Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales
by and published by John Simon, after Philip Mercier
mezzotint, based on a work of 1730
13 7/8 in. x 9 3/4 in. (352 mm x 248 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1952
Reference Collection
NPG D7924
Sitterback to top
- Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales (1707-1751), Son of George II; father of George III. Sitter associated with 35 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Philip Mercier (1691-1760), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 26 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
- John Simon (1675-1751), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 213 portraits.
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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