King Edward IV
23 of 37 portraits of King Edward IV
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King Edward IV
by Peter Vanderbank (Vandrebanc), after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1706
11 3/4 in. x 7 7/8 in. (298 mm x 200 mm) plate size; 12 7/8 in. x 8 3/4 in. (327 mm x 222 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D7989
Sitterback to top
- King Edward IV (1442-1483), Reigned 1461-70 and 1471-83. Sitter associated with 37 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
- Peter Vanderbank (Vandrebanc) (1649-1697), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 76 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Events of 1706back to top
Current affairs
The Regency Bill passes in Parliament. John Somers, Baron Somers, and Thomas Wharton, Marquess of Wharton, as prominent supporters of the Protestant succession, are instrumental in formulating legislation which provide for an emergency Council of Sate to convene upon the death of Queen Anne, pending arrival of the Hanoverian successor.Art and science
Publication of Horae lyricae, by hymn writer Isaac Watts. A dissenting minister, Watts is recognised as the 'Father of English Hymnody'.Publication of Synopsis Palmariorum Matheseos, a mathematical guide for beginners by mathematician William Jones.
Thomas Twining opens a tea room in London.
International
Allied forces under Commander-in-chief, John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, defeat Louis XIV's army at the Battle of Ramillies. The most successful campaign in Marlborough's career, victory at Ramillies and a string of subsequent military successes for the allies establishes their control of the Southern Netherlands.Comments back to top
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