Dramatist, essayist and Whig politician; noted for his periodical essays in The Tatler 1709-11, The Spectator 1711-12 and various political papers. A prominent member of the Kit-cat Club.
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Poet and wit of wavering political allegiance; in the Civil War, first supported Parliament and then led a plot (‘Waller Plot’) to seize London for Charles I; was sentenced to death, but the sentence was connuted to a fine of £10,000 and exile, 1644; was pardoned by Cromwell’s influence; praised Cromwell in verse, but later rejoiced in his death; published Upon His Majesty’s Happy Return at the Restoration and was a favourite at court; ‘Sacharissa’ was the mistress of his youthful poems; his most famous lyric is ‘Go, lovely rose.’
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Artist: James Macardell
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His poetry reflects the influence of the countries to which he was sent on various missions. The period of French influence lasted from 1359-72; that of Italian, in which he was influenced by Boccaccio whom he met, from 1372-86; and finally his mature style which lasted from 1386 to his death in 1400. It was during this period that he wrote The Canterbury Tales, the first book published by printing press in England.
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Artist: Jonathan Richardson
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Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
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Earl Temple 1711-1779 MP Buckingham, first lord of the Admiralty, lord privy seal
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Charles V was Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria from 1519, King of Spain from 1516, and Lord of the Netherlands as titular Duke of Burgundy from 1506.
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Artist: Sir Peter Lely
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Son of Charles I he reacted bravely to the outbreak of civil war in 1642; first saw service at Edgehill aged twelve and when advised to retreat cried ‘I fear them not’, flourished his pistol and had to be restrained from charging. He campaigned until sent abroad for safety in 1646. He made a daring invasion of England in 1651, which ended in disaster at the Battle of Worcester. Sheltered by Royalists for six weeks, he was finally able to escape to France. He was restored to the throne, in 1660.
Artist: Sir Peter Lely
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