Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn
by and published by William Say, after Sir William Beechey
mezzotint, published 14 July 1808
6 1/8 in. x 5 in. (156 mm x 128 mm) paper size
Given by Mrs Masterman, 1963
Reference Collection
NPG D11358
Sitterback to top
- Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767-1820), Soldier; son of George III; father of Queen Victoria. Sitter associated with 17 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir William Beechey (1753-1839), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 252 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- William Say (1768-1834), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 261 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Events of 1808back to top
Current affairs
The 'Mary Anne Clarke affair' erupts in which Clarke, mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, was said to have used her influence with him to run a military promotions racket. Championed by radical government opponents, it ends in the Duke's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the army.Art and science
Sculptor John Flaxman begins Nelson memorial for St Paul's.Richard Trevithick demonstrates model railway travelling at 12 mph.
International
After taking Portugal, Napoleon invades Spain, deposes the Spanish Bourbon monarchy and appoints his brother Joseph as the new King. ThePeninsular War then begins under Sir John Moore and Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, aiming to protect Portugal and exploit Iberian hatred of French tyranny.
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