Sir James Dyer
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir James Dyer
after Unknown artist
oil on panel, late 16th century, based on a work of 1575
21 in. x 16 5/8 in. (533 mm x 422 mm)
Purchased, 1901
Primary Collection
NPG 1294
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 192
- Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 79
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Events of 1575back to top
Current affairs
Queen Elizabeth I declines the offer of sovereignty of the Netherlands made by William of Orange, leader of the Dutch Protestant resistance to Spanish rule.The royal favourite Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester hosts a lavish entertainment for the Queen at Kenilworth.
Art and science
The composers William Byrd and Thomas Tallis dedicate Cantiones Sacrae (Sacred Songs) to Queen Elizabeth I after receiving a royal patent for the exclusive right to publish music.International
Facing bankruptcy, Philip II of Spain suspends all payments by the Spanish crown. Don Luis de Requesens can no longer pay his troops in the Netherlands.Akbar, Mughal Emperor of India, conquers Bengal.
The Battle of Nagashino features the first decisive use of firearms in Japanese warfare.
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