King George I; King George II; Caroline Wilhelmina of Brandenburg-Ansbach
1 portrait of King George I
King George I; King George II; Caroline Wilhelmina of Brandenburg-Ansbach
by and published by John Simon, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, mid 18th century
11 1/8 in. x 14 3/8 in. (283 mm x 366 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D27409
Sittersback to top
- Caroline Wilhelmina of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1683-1737), Queen of George II. Sitter in 38 portraits. Identify
- King George I (1660-1727), Reigned 1714-27. Sitter associated with 52 portraits. Identify
- King George II (1683-1760), Reigned 1727-60. Sitter associated with 57 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- John Simon (1675-1751), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 213 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D27410: King George I; King George II; Caroline Wilhelmina of Brandenburg-Ansbach (from same plate)
Events of 1730back to top
Current affairs
John and Charles Wesley form a Holy Club at Oxford which becomes the cradle of Methodism.Glasite sect, which promoted a form of primitive Christianity, established in Scotland by John Glas.
Last native roe deer in England is reputedly killed in Northumberland.
Art and science
French sculptor Louis-Francois Roubiliac settles in London from Paris.The Daily Advertiser is established as the first newspaper funded by advertising.
Mathematician and inventor John Hadley invents the octant, a navigating device which precedes the sextant.
International
Frederick, Crown Prince of Prussia, tries to flee to Britain but is imprisoned by his father Frederick William I.Pope Clement XII succeeds Benedict XIII as the 246th pope.
Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius observes the aurora borealis and suggests the existence of the earth's magnetic field.
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