Daniel Earl of Nottingham, c1785. Creator: UnknownDaniel Earl of Nottingham, c1785. Daniel Earl of Nottingham (1647-1730), English Conservative statesman regarded as an honourable and virtuous man
Lieutenant General Lambert, 1785. Creator: UnknownLieutenant General Lambert, 1785. John Lambert (1619- 1684), English Parliamentary general and politician who fought in the English Civil War
King John signing Magna Charta, June 5, 1215, 1783. Creator: UnknownKing John signing Magna Charta, at the desire of the English Barons who took up Arms in the Cause of Liberty, in Runnemead Meadow, between Stains and Windsor, June 5, 1215, 1783
Lady Elizabeth Grey petitioning Edward IV To restore her lands, (1461), 1783. Creator: UnknownLady Elizabeth Grey petitioning Edward IV to restore her lands, (1461), 1783. Elizabeth Woodville, later to be wife of King Edward IV petitioned the king to return her lands in 1461
The World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Creators: Unknown, Emery Walker LtdThe World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Map of the world during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The key shows: Mediaeval Trade routes, (the shipping in Asiatic seas was oriental)
The Tower of London, 1859. Artist: James Tibbitts WillmoreThe Tower of London, 1859. Historic castle located on the River Thames in central London, built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The castle was used as a prison from 1100 until 1952
King Alfred in disguise rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife for letting the Cakes burn, (c878), 1783King Alfred in disguise rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife, for letting the Cakes burn which she observed he himself was so fond of, (c878), 1783
Edward the Martyr stabbed by order of his Step Mother, Elfrida, at Corfe Castle, (978), 1783Edward the Martyr stabbed by order of his Step Mother, Elfrida, at Corfe Castle in Dorsetshire, (978), 1783. Edward the Martyr, King of England from 975 until his death in 978
Edward, King of England, France, 1787. Creator: UnknownEdward, King of England, France, 1787. Edward V (1470-1483) succeeded his father, Edward IV, as King of England and Lord of Ireland, he was not crowned
James Earl of Morton, 1785. Creator: UnknownJames Earl of Morton, 1785. James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton (c1516-1581), the last of the four regents of Scotland during the minority of King James VI, executed by Maiden, an early guillotine
Cardinal Wolsey, 1785. Creator: UnknownCardinal Wolsey, 1785. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), Archbishop of York, Lord Chancellor of England, English bishop, statesman and a cardinal of the Catholic Church
Sr. William Morice, Secretary of State to King Charles the Second, 1784. Creator: UnknownSr. William Morice, Secretary of State to King Charles the Second, 1784. Sir William Morice (1602-1676), English statesman
Sr Nicolas Bacon, Lord Keeper, 1784. Creator: UnknownSr Nicolas Bacon, Lord Keeper, 1784. Sir Nicholas Bacon (1510-1579), English politician, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal during reign of Queen Elizabeth I and father of philosopher
Archbishop Williams. Lord Keeper, 1785. Creator: UnknownArchbishop Williams. Lord Keeper, 1785. John Williams (1582-1650), Welsh clergyman and political advisor to King James I. Bishop of Lincoln (1621-1641) Lord Keeper of the Great Seal (1621-1625)
King Richard III, 1786. Creator: UnknownKing Richard III, 1786. Richard III (1452-1485), King of England and Lord of Ireland from 1483 until his death, was the last king of the Houses of York and Plantagenet
Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, 1786. Creator: UnknownThomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, 1786. Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel (1586-1646), also Earl of Surrey and Norfolk. English courtier during reigns of King James I and King Charles I
John Duke of Marlborough, c1785. Creator: UnknownJohn Duke of Marlborough, c1785. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), English soldier and statesman. From " The History of England" by Paul de Rapin-Thoyras
Sr. Isaac Newton, 1785. Creator: UnknownSr. Isaac Newton, 1785. Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727), English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, author and influential scientist
John Milton, 1785. Creator: UnknownJohn Milton, 1785. John Milton (1608-1674), English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England and is best known for his poem Paradise Lost (1667)
John Duke of Lauderdale, 1784. Creator: UnknownJohn Duke of Lauderdale, 1784. John Duke of Lauderdale (1616-1682), Scottish politician, and leader within the Cabal Ministry. From " The History of England" by Paul de Rapin-Thoyras
John Locke. Esq, 1786. Creator: UnknownJohn Locke. Esq, 1786.John Locke (1632-1704), English philosopher, physician and Enlightenment thinker important to social contract theory and considered to be as the " Father of Liberalism
John Hampden, 1785. Creator: UnknownJohn Hampden, 1785. John Hampden (ca. 1594-1643), English politician who challenged the authority of Charles I of England, he stood trial in 1637 for his refusal to be taxed for ship money
Sr. Francis Drake, 1786. Creator: UnknownSr. Francis Drake, 1786. Sir Francis Drake (c1540-1596), Elizabethan sea captain, privateer, slave trader, naval officer and explorer. Elizabeth I awarded Drake a knighthood in 1581
Francis Lord Cottington, 1785. Creator: UnknownFrancis Lord Cottington, 1785. Francis Cottington, 1st Baron Cottington (c1579-1652), English lord treasurer, ambassador and leader of the pro-Spanish, pro-Roman Catholic court of Charles I
Lieutenant General Fleetwood, 1785. Creator: UnknownLieutenant General Fleetwood, 1785. Charles Fleetwood (c1618- 1692), English Parliamentarian soldier and politician, Lord Deputy of Ireland (1652-1655)
Lieutenant General Talmash, 1784. Creator: UnknownLieutenant General Talmash, 1784. Thomas Tollemache (c1651-1694), English soldier who abandoned King James in favour of William of Orange during the Glorious Revolution
Rob Devereux, Earl of Essex, 1601, 1784. Creator: UnknownRob Devereux, Earl of Essex, 1601, 1784. Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, (1565-1601), English nobleman and favourite of Elizabeth I
John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell, 1784. Creator: UnknownJohn Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell, 1784. John Thurloe (1616-1668), secretary to the council of state in Protectorate England for Oliver Cromwell
George Byng Lord Torrington, 1785. Creator: UnknownGeorge Byng Lord Torrington, 1785. George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington (1663-1733), Admiral of the Fleet. Royal Navy officer and statesman who served in the Battle of Vigo Bay
Charles Lord Talbot, Lord High Chancellor, 1786. Creator: UnknownCharles Lord Talbot, Lord High Chancellor, 1786 Charles Talbot, 1st Baron Talbot (1685-1737), British lawyer and politician, Lord Chancellor of Great Britain from 1733 to 1737
William Waynfleet, Bishop of Winchester, 1786. Creator: UnknownWilliam Waynfleet, Bishop of Winchester, 1786. William Waynflete (c1398-1486), born William Patten was Provost of Eton (1442-1447)
Thomas, Marquis of Wharton, 1785. Creator: UnknownThomas, Marquis of Wharton, 1785. Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton (1648-1715), English nobleman and politician, noted for his debauched lifestyle
The Right Honourable the Countess of Essex, 1787. Creator: UnknownThe Right Honourable the Countess of Essex, 1787. Frances Carr, Countess of Somerset (1590-1632) born Frances Howard, English noblewoman married at the age of 14 to the 13-year-old Robert Devereux
Charles of Earl of Sunderland, 1784. Creator: UnknownCharles of Earl of Sunderland, 1784. Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland (1675-1702), English statesman and nobleman, served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1714-1717)
Frederick Duke of Schomberg, 1785. Creator: UnknownFrederick Duke of Schomberg, 1785. Frederick Schomberg, 1st Duke of Schomberg (1615-1690), Marshal of France and a General in the British and Portuguese Army
Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, 1785. Creator: UnknownEdward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, 1785. Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (1500-1552), Lord Protector of England during the Tudor period from 1547 until 1549
Sr. Thomas Smyth, 1785. Creator: UnknownSr. Thomas Smyth, 1785. Thomas Smyth (1514-1577), English scholar, parliamentarian and diplomat, an early convert to Protestantism, sent on diplomatic missions as Secretary of State
Laurence Hide Earl of Rochester, 1785. Creator: UnknownLaurence Hide Earl of Rochester, 1785. Laurence Hide, 1st Earl of Rochester (1642-1711), English statesman and writer, originally a supporter of James II he later supported the Glorious Revolution in
The Right Honourable the Countess of Ranelagh, 1786. Creator: UnknownThe Right Honourable the Countess of Ranelagh, 1786. Margaret Cecil, Countess of Ranelagh (1672/1673-1728) English courtier in the court of William III
William Lord Russel, 1784. Creator: UnknownWilliam Lord Russel, 1784. William Lord Russell (1639-1683) English politician. Executed for treason by Jack Ketch on 21 July 1683 at Lincolns Inn Fields
Sr. Richard Steel, 1789. Creator: UnknownSr. Richard Steel, 1789. Richard Steele (1672-1729) Irish writer, playwright, and politician, remembered as co-founder of the magazine Tatler
Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough, 1784. Creator: UnknownCharles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough, 1784. Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough (1658-1735), English nobleman and military leader
Alexander Pope Esq. 1785. Creator: UnknownAlexander Pope Esq. 1785. Alexander Pope (1688-1744), 18th-century English poet, he suffered numerous health problems and made enemies with his satire and criticisms of prominent figures
George Frideric Handel, 1785. Creator: UnknownGeorge Frideric Handel, 1785. George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), German- British Baroque composer. From " The History of England" by Paul de Rapin-Thoyras. [Harrison, London, England]
Ben Johnson, 1785. Creator: UnknownBen Johnson, 1785. Ben. Johnson (1572-1637), English actor, playwright, dramatist, lyric poet, and literary critic of the Jacobean era
Thomas Otway, 1785. Creator: UnknownThomas Otway, 1785. Thomas Otway (1652-1685), English dramatist of the Restoration period. From " The History of England" by Paul de Rapin-Thoyras. [Harrison, London, England]
Robert Earl of Orford, 1785. Creator: UnknownRobert Earl of Orford, 1785. Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1676-1745), British statesman and Whig from the gentry class
George Hamilton, Earl of Orkney, 1787. Creator: UnknownGeorge Hamilton, Earl of Orkney, 1787. George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney (1666-1737). British soldier, Scottish nobleman and first British Army officer promoted to the rank of field marshal
