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King George I when Prince of Hanover
published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt Click on the links below to find out more
13 1/8 in. x 10 in. (332 mm x 253 mm) plate sze; 17 3/8 in. x 13 1/4 in. (440 mm x 335 mm) paper size
- King George I (1660-1727), Reigned 1714-27. Sitter associated with 52 portraits.
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1678 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
- Richard Tompson (died 1693), Publisher, printseller, auctioneer and dealer. Artist associated with 116 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- NPG D5358: King George I when Prince of Hanover (from same plate)
William Howard, Viscount Stafford, is convicted of impeachment and beheaded on account of his alleged involvement in the Popish Plot. Whigs' sponsorship of a pope-burning procession, for the second consecutive year, supports their campaign to exclude James, Duke of York from the throne.
Art and science
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