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Thomas Sydenham, 17th century English physician, (c1850). Sydenham (1624-1689) has been described as the father of English medicine
Sir William Petty, 17th century English economist, scientist and philosopher, (c1850). Petty (1623-1687) is regarded as the founder of the philosophy of laissez-faire economic policy
Algernon Sydney, 17th century English politician, (c1850). During the English Civil War, Sydney (1623-1683) joined the army of Parliament, but became critical of Oliver Cromwells leadership
Andrew Marvell, 17th century English metaphysical poet, (c1850). Marvell (1621-1678) helped to convince Charles IIs government not to execute fellow poet John Milton for his antimonarchical writings
William, Lord Russell, 17th century English Whig politician, (c1850). Russell (1639-1683) was executed for allegedly plotting to murder King Charles II. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies
Oliver Cromwell, 17th century English soldier and statesman, (c1850). Cromwell (1599-1658) commanded the forces of Parliament during the English Civil War
Statue of Charles I, Charing Cross, London, c1850. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies. (London, c1850)
Charles II visiting Sir Christopher Wren during the building of St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1909. Illustration taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)
Execution of Charles I, 1649 (1909). Artist: Ernest CroftsExecution of Charles I, 1649 (1909). The King on the way to his execution. Illustration taken from the Harmsworth, History of the World. (London, 1909)
Warrant for the execution of King Charles, 1648, (1909). Signed by John Bradshaw, Thomas Grey, Oliver Cromwell and 56 others. Taken from heHarmsworth, History of the World, published in London, 1909
Sir Walter Raleigh in the Tower of London, 1603-1616 (1836). Artist: J JacksonSir Walter Raleigh in the Tower of London, 1603-1616 (1836). Raleigh (1554-1618) was an English adventurer, explorer and writer, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, who knighted him in 1585
William Harvey, 17th century English physician, (20th century). Harvey (1578-1657) pictured with King Charles I, his patron and friend
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, scientist and statesman, (20th century). Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618
Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. Anne (1665-1714) became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702. On 1 May 1707, when England and Scotland combined into a single kingdom
James II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland. Artist: T BrownJames II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland. Portrait of James (1633-1701), the second surviving son of King Charles I, who became king on the death of his brother, Charles II
Mary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. Artist: R AndersonMary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. Mary (1662-1694) came to the throne following the Glorious Revolution. Mary, a Protestant, ruled jointly with her husband William III, (1650-1702)
Charles II, King of England and Scotland. Artist: H BourneCharles II, King of England and Scotland. After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
Charles I of England, (1784). Artist: Woodman & MutlowCharles I of England, (1784). Portrait of King Charles I (1600-1649), who succeeded his father James I as King in 1625. His reign was dominated by a bitter dispute with Parliament over the extent of
The Naturalists Library, Ornithology, Senegal Touraco, Violet Plantain Eater, c1833-1865. Artist: William Home LizarsThe Naturalists Library, Ornithology Vol VIII, Senegal Touraco, Violet Plantain Eater, c1833-1865. Two birds from West Africa
The Naturalists Library, Ornithology Vol V, Ring Pigeon, c1833-1865. Artist: William Home LizarsThe Naturalists Library, Ornithology Vol V, Ring Pigeon, c1833-1865
The Naturalists Library, Entomology, Vol V, Butterflies, c1833-1865. Artist: William Home LizarsThe Naturalists Library, Entomology, Vol V, Butterflies, c1833-1865
Anne, Queen of Great Britain, c1796. Anne (1665-1714) was the daughter of James II, deposed by William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688
The coronation ceremony of James II in Westminster Hall, London, 1685 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
General Monck declares for a Free Parliament, 1660 (c1905). Fresco in the House of Commons. Monck signing the declaration which paved the way for the restoration of the monarchy in the person of
The House of Lords in the Time of Charles I, 17th century, (c1902-1905). The King sits on the throne with the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in their robes
The famous trial of Charles I in Westminster Hall in January, 1649 (c1905). A print from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright, Philip Smith, London
Anne Hyde, Duchess of York. Anne Hyde (1637-1671) became the first wife of James, Duke of York, the future King James II. She was the mother of two later queens of England, Mary II and Anne
Sir Francis Vere, English soldier. The son of Geoffrey Vere, Sir Francis Vere (1560-1609) commanded the English army fighting alongside the Dutch rebels against the Spanish in the Netherlands in
Sir John Ogle, English soldier. Ogle (c1569-1640) was a lieutenant-colonel in the English army fighting on the side of the Dutch against Spain in the Netherlands in the late 16th
Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel. Howard (1586-1646) was a courtier during the reigns of King James I and King Charles I, but he made his name as an art collector rather than as a politician
Sir Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, 17th century English statesman, (c1850). Wentworth (1593-1641) was the leading adviser of King Charles I in the period leading up to the English Civil
Charles I, King of Great Britain and Ireland, (c1850). The second Stuart monarch, Charles I (1600-1649) succeeded his father James I as King in 1625
John Selden, English jurist, antiquary and oriental scholar, (c1850). Portrait of Selden (1584-1654), a polymath saluted by John Milton as the chief of learned men reputed in this land
Monument to Francis Bacon, in St Michaels Church near St Albans, Hertfordshire, c1850. English philosopher, statesman and essayist Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618
William Camden, English antiquarian and historian, (c1850). Camden (1551-1623) produced the first topographical survey of Great Britain
Alexander Henderson, Scottish theologian, (early 19th century). Artist: R CooperAlexander Henderson, Scottish theologian, early 19th century. Henderson (1583-1646) was one of the leaders of the Scottish Covenanters
Edmund Calamy the Elder, 17th century English Presbyterian church leader, (early 19th century). Artist: R CooperEdmund Calamy the Elder, 17th century English Presbyterian church leader, (early 19th century). Of Huguenot descent, Calamy (1600-1666)
John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury. Whitgift (c1530-1604) was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge from 1567-1576. He became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1583
King Charles I, (mid 19th century). Artist: Ed HargraveKing Charles I, (mid 19th century). Charles I (1600-1649) succeeded his father James I as King in 1625. His reign was dominated by a bitter dispute with Parliament over the extent of royal power
Sir Matthew Hale, 17th century Lord Chief Justice of England, (1808). Artist: J ChapmanSir Matthew Hale, 17th century Lord Chief Justice of England, (1808). It was Hales (1609-1676) opinion that The husband cannot be guilty of a rape committed by himself upon his lawful wife
Kings of England. Artist: M PageKings of England. Portraits of James I, Charles I, James II, Charles II and William and Mary
Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, (19th century). Artist: J ChapmanCharles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, (19th century). After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
Anne of Great Britain, (1796). Artist: J ChapmanAnne, Queen of Great Britain, (1796). Anne (1665-1714) was the daughter of James II, deposed by William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688
The medals of Queen Anne, 1813. Artist: GoldarThe medals of Queen Anne, 1813. Anne (1665-1714) was the daughter of James II, deposed by William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688
Anne, Queen of Great Britain, (1815). Anne (1665-1714) was the daughter of James II, deposed by William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688
Anne, Queen of Great Britain, (19th century). Artist: J CochranAnne, Queen of Great Britain, (19th century). Anne (1665-1714) was the daughter of James II, deposed by William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688
Anne, Queen of Great Britain, (1790). Artist: James NeagleAnne, Queen of Great Britain, (1790). Anne (1665-1714) was the daughter of James II, deposed by William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688
Anne of Denmark, queen consort of King James I. Artist: RobertsAnne of Denmark, Queen Consort of King James I. Anne (1574-1619) married James, then King of Scotland, in 1589. Their second son succeeded James as King Charles I in 1625