Robert Rich, Earl of Warwick

Method Mezzotint
Artist Richard Earlom afetr Van Dyke
Published London Published by S. Woodburn 1810.
Dimensions Image 130 x 105 mm, Plate 160 x 110 mm
Notes Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658), Lord High Admiral. Naval commander whose privateering ventures helped to estrange him from the court of Charles I; involved in the colonisation of America; associated with the foundation of New Plymouth, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and later of Rhode Island (1644); raised forces for Parliament and was appointed Lord High Admiral (1643); ejected from office by the independents and subsequently took no part in Commonwealth affairs.
Framing unmounted
Price £20.00
Stock ID 8467

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