William Cobbett

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William Cobbett

by Nicolas Eustache Maurin, after George Cooke
lithograph, 1831
28 in. x 21 3/4 in. (710 mm x 553 mm) paper size
Given by J.S. Thornton, 1895
Reference Collection
NPG D33662

Sitterback to top

  • William Cobbett (1763-1835), Journalist, agriculturalist and politician; MP for Oldham. Sitter associated with 57 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • George Cooke (1781-1834), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 13 portraits.
  • Nicolas Eustache Maurin (1799-1850), Painter, lithographer and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 7 portraits.

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Events of 1831back to top

Current affairs

Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.

Art and science

Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.
Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.

International

Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.
Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.

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