Biography of Joshua Reynolds 1723-1788

On 16 Jul 1723 Joshua Reynolds was born to Samuel Reynolds Schoolmaster in Plymton Plymouth, Devon.

In 1740 [his sister] Mary Reynolds (age 23) paid half of the £120 for her brother's (age 16) education by Thomas Hudson (age 39).

In 1749 Joshua Reynolds (age 25). Portrait of Augustus Keppel 1st Viscount Keppel (age 23).

In 1749 [his sister] Mary Reynolds (age 32) paid for her brother's (age 25) travel to Italy.

After 1750. Joshua Reynolds (age 26). Portrait of Anne aka Nancy Parsons Viscountess Maynard (age 15).

In 1751 Joseph Wright of Derby (age 16) went to London where he studied under Thomas Hudson (age 50) and Joshua Reynolds (age 27).

1754. Joshua Reynolds (age 30). Portrait of Thomas Middleton Trollope (age 32).

Thomas Middleton Trollope: On 31 Jul 1721 he was born to Thomas Trollope 4th Baronet (age 29) and Diana Middleton (age 29). On 14 Aug 1759 Thomas Middleton Trollope (age 38) and Isabella Thorold (age 28) were married. On 27 Apr 1779 Thomas Middleton Trollope (age 57) died.

1754. Joshua Reynolds (age 30). Portrait of Isabella Thorold (age 23).

Isabella Thorold: Between 1731 and 1734 Isabella Thorold (age 3) was born to John Thorold 8th Baronet (age 28). On 19 Mar 1803 Isabella Thorold (age 72) died.

In 1756 Joshua Reynolds (age 32). Portrait of Frances Catherine Gounter Nicoll Countess Dartmouth (age 23).

Frances Catherine Gounter Nicoll Countess Dartmouth: In 1733 she was born to Charles Gounter Nicoll (age 28) and Elizabeth Blundell. On 11 Jan 1755 William Legge 2nd Earl Dartmouth (age 23) and Frances Catherine Gounter Nicoll Countess Dartmouth (age 22) were married. She by marriage Countess Dartmouth. On 23 Feb 1805 Frances Catherine Gounter Nicoll Countess Dartmouth (age 72) died.

1756. Joshua Reynolds (age 32). Portrait of George Anson 1st Baron Anson (age 58).

George Anson 1st Baron Anson: On 23 Apr 1697 he was born to William Anson (age 41) at Shugborough Hall, Staffordshire. On 11 Jun 1747 George Anson 1st Baron Anson (age 50) was created 1st Baron Anson of Soberton in Southampton. On 01 Apr 1748 George Anson 1st Baron Anson (age 50) and Elizabeth Yorke (age 23) were married. The difference in their ages was 27 years. She the daughter of Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 57) and Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke. On 06 Jun 1762 George Anson 1st Baron Anson (age 65) died without issue at Moor Park, Hertfordshire. He was buried at St Michael and All Angels Church, Colwich. Baron Anson of Soberton in Southampton extinct. His brother Thomas Anson (age 67) inherited his estates.

In 1756 Joshua Reynolds (age 32). Portrait of Henry Fitzroy 1st Duke Grafton in his Garter Robes.

Around 1758 Joshua Reynolds (age 34). Portrait of Elizabeth Weichsel.

Around 1758 Joshua Reynolds (age 34). Portrait of Anne Campbell Countess Strafford (age 43).

Anne Campbell Countess Strafford: Around 1715 she was born to John Campbell 2nd Duke Argyll 1680-1743 (age 34). In 1741 William Wentworth 2nd Earl Strafford (age 18) and Anne Campbell Countess Strafford (age 26) were married. She by marriage Countess Strafford. She the daughter of John Campbell 2nd Duke Argyll 1680-1743 (age 60). He the son of Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford and Anne Johnson Countess Strafford. In 1785 Anne Campbell Countess Strafford (age 70) died.

In 1758 Joshua Reynolds (age 34). Portrait of Charles Colyear 2nd Earl Portmore 1700-1785 (age 57).

In 1758 Joshua Reynolds (age 34). Portrait of Charles Lennox 3rd Duke Richmond (age 22).

Around 1759 Joshua Reynolds (age 35). Portrait of John Perceval 2nd Earl Egmont (age 47) and Catherine Compton Countess Egmont (age 27).

Catherine Compton Countess Egmont: On 04 Jun 1731 she was born to Charles Compton (age 39) and Mary Lucy (age 21) at Quinta. After 16 Aug 1752 John Perceval 2nd Earl Egmont (age 41) and Catherine Compton Countess Egmont (age 21) were married. She by marriage Countess Egmont. The difference in their ages was 20 years. He the son of John Perceval 1st Earl Egmont and Catherine Parker Countess Egmont. On 23 May 1770 Catherine Compton Countess Egmont (age 38) was created 1st Baron Arden of Lohort Castle in County Cork. On 11 Jun 1784 Catherine Compton Countess Egmont (age 53) died at Langley, Buckinghamshire. Her son Charles George Perceval 1st and 2nd Baron Arden (age 27) succeeded 2nd Baron Arden of Lohort Castle in County Cork.

Around 1759 Joshua Reynolds (age 35). Portrait of Elizabeth Drax Countess Berkeley and Nugent (age 39).

Elizabeth Drax Countess Berkeley and Nugent: Around 1720 she was born to Henry Drax (age 27) and Elizabeth Ernle (age 23). On 07 May 1744 Augustus Berkeley 4th Earl Berkeley 1715-1755 (age 29) and Elizabeth Drax Countess Berkeley and Nugent (age 24) were married. He a great grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland 1630-1685. She by marriage Countess Berkeley. He the son of James Berkeley 3rd Earl Berkeley 1679-1736 and Louisa Lennox Countess Berkeley. On 02 Jan 1757 Robert Nugent 1st Earl Nugent (age 48) and Elizabeth Drax Countess Berkeley and Nugent (age 37) were married. In 1767 Robert Nugent 1st Earl Nugent (age 58) was created 1st Viscount Clare, 1st Baron Nugent. Elizabeth Drax Countess Berkeley and Nugent (age 47) by marriage Viscountess Clare. In 1776 Robert Nugent 1st Earl Nugent (age 67) was created 1st Earl Nugent. Elizabeth Drax Countess Berkeley and Nugent (age 56) by marriage Countess Nugent. On 29 Jun 1792 Elizabeth Drax Countess Berkeley and Nugent (age 72) died.

Around 1760 Joshua Reynolds (age 36). Portrait of Charles Fitzroy 1st Baron Southampton (age 22).

Charles Fitzroy 1st Baron Southampton: On 25 Jun 1737 he was born to Augustus Fitzroy (age 20) and Elizabeth Cosby (age 16). On 27 Jul 1758 Charles Fitzroy 1st Baron Southampton (age 21) and Anne Warren Baroness Southampton (age 20) were married. He a great x 2 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland 1630-1685. On 17 Oct 1780 Charles Fitzroy 1st Baron Southampton (age 43) was created 1st Baron Southampton. Anne Warren Baroness Southampton (age 42) by marriage Baroness Southampton. On 21 Mar 1797 Charles Fitzroy 1st Baron Southampton (age 59) died at his home on Stanhope Street. His son George Fitzroy 2nd Baron Southampton (age 35) succeeded 2nd Baron Southampton.

Around 1760 Joshua Reynolds (age 36). Portrait of Peregrine Bertie 3rd Duke Ancaster and Kesteven (age 46).

Around 1761 Joshua Reynolds (age 37). Portrait of Janet "Queen of the Gypsies" Fall.

Janet "Queen of the Gypsies" Fall: On 04 Oct 1750 John Anstruther 2nd Baronet (age 31) and she were married. On 27 Sep 1753 John Anstruther 1st Baronet (age 75) died. His son John Anstruther 2nd Baronet (age 34) succeeded 2nd Baronet Anstruther. She by marriage Lady Anstruther.

On 11 Jan 1762 Louis Francois Roubiliac (age 59) died. He was buried in St Martin in the Fields [Map]. His funeral was attended by Joshua Reynolds (age 38) among many others. His apprentice Nicholas Read (age 29) took over his studio at 66 St Martin's Lane.

Around 1763 Joshua Reynolds (age 39). Portrait of John Savile 1st Earl Mexborough (age 43) with Sarah Delaval Countess Mexborough (age 21) and their son John Savile 2nd Earl Mexborough (age 1).

Sarah Delaval Countess Mexborough: In 1742 she was born to Francis Blake Delaval (age 49) and Rhoda Apreece. In 1760 John Savile 1st Earl Mexborough (age 40) and Sarah Delaval Countess Mexborough (age 18) were married. She by marriage Baroness Pollington of Longford in the County of Longford. The difference in their ages was 22 years. In Feb 1766 John Savile 1st Earl Mexborough (age 46) was created 1st Earl Mexborough of Lifford in County Donegal. Sarah Delaval Countess Mexborough (age 24) by marriage Countess Mexborough of Lifford in County Donegal. On 09 Aug 1821 Sarah Delaval Countess Mexborough (age 79) died.

Around 1763 Joshua Reynolds (age 39). Portrait of Janet "Queen of the Gypsies" Fall.

In 1764 Joshua Reynolds (age 40). Portrait of George Montagu Dunk 2nd Earl Halifax (age 47).

In 1764 Joshua Reynolds (age 40). Portrait of Anne Dashwood Countess Galloway (age 21).

Anne Dashwood Countess Galloway: In 1743 she was born to James Dashwood 2nd Baronet (age 30) and Elizabeth Spencer Lady Dashwood (age 27) at Kirtlington, Oxfordshire. On 13 Jun 1764 John Stewart 7th Earl Galloway 1736-1806 (age 28) and Anne Dashwood Countess Galloway (age 21) were married. He the son of Alexander Stewart 6th Earl Galloway (age 70) and Catherine Cochrane Countess Galloway (age 55). On 24 Sep 1773 Alexander Stewart 6th Earl Galloway (age 79) died. His son John Stewart 7th Earl Galloway 1736-1806 (age 37) succeeded 7th Earl Galloway, 6th Baronet Stewart of Corsewall, 5th Baronet Stewart of Burray in Orkney. Anne Dashwood Countess Galloway (age 30) by marriage Countess Galloway. On 08 Jan 1830 Anne Dashwood Countess Galloway (age 87) died.

In 1764 Joshua Reynolds (age 40). Portrait of Henry Arundell 8th Baron Arundel (age 24).

Henry Arundell 8th Baron Arundel: In 1740 he was born to Henry Arundell 7th Baron Arundel (age 23) and Mary Catherine Bellings Arundell Baroness Arundel Wardour (age 22). In 1756 Henry Arundell 7th Baron Arundel (age 39) died. His son Henry Arundell 8th Baron Arundel (age 16) succeeded 8th Baron Arundel of Wardour in Wiltshire. On 31 May 1763 Henry Arundell 8th Baron Arundel (age 23) and Mary Conquest Baroness Arundel Wardour (age 20) were married. She by marriage Baroness Arundel Wardour in Wiltshire. In 1808 Henry Arundell 8th Baron Arundel (age 68) died. His first cousin James Everard Arundell 9th Baron Arundel (age 44) succeeded 9th Baron Arundel of Wardour in Wiltshire.

In 1765 Joshua Reynolds (age 41). Portrait of Augustus Keppel 1st Viscount Keppel (age 39).

1766. Joshua Reynolds (age 42). Portrait of Christiana Nixon 1st Baroness Donoughmore (age 33).

Christiana Nixon 1st Baroness Donoughmore: On or before 23 Feb 1732 she was born to Abraham Nickson of Munny in Wicklow. On 08 Jun 1751 John Hely-Hutchinson (age 27) and Christiana Nixon 1st Baroness Donoughmore (age 19) were married. They had ten children. On 20 Sep 1783 Christiana Nixon 1st Baroness Donoughmore (age 51) was created 1st Baron Donoughmore of Knocklofty in Tipperary. She wasn't able to sit in the House of Lords as a consequence of her gender. On 24 Jun 1788 Christiana Nixon 1st Baroness Donoughmore (age 56) died. Her son Richard Hely-Hutchinson 1st Earl of Donoughmore (age 32) succeeded 2nd Baron Donoughmore of Knocklofty in Tipperary.

In 1768 Joshua Reynolds (age 44). Portrait of George Capell Coningsbury 5th Earl Essex (age 10) and Elizabeth Capell (age 12).

Elizabeth Capell: John Monson 3rd Baron Monson and she were married. She the daughter of William Anne Capell 4th Earl Essex and Frances Hanbury Williams Countess Essex. On 10 Jun 1755 she was born to William Anne Capell 4th Earl Essex (age 22) and Frances Hanbury Williams Countess Essex. On 23 Feb 1834 Elizabeth Capell (age 78) died.

In 1768 Joshua Reynolds (age 44). Portrait of Jane Fleming Countess Harrington (age 12).

Jane Fleming Countess Harrington: On 23 May 1755 she was born to John Fleming 1st Baronet (age 25). On 23 May 1778 Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl of Harrington 1753-1829 (age 25) and Jane Fleming Countess Harrington (age 23) were married at St Marylebone Church. He a great x 2 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland 1630-1685. He the son of William Stanhope 2nd Earl of Harrington 1719-1779 (age 58) and Caroline Fitzroy Countess Harrington (age 56). On 01 Apr 1779 William Stanhope 2nd Earl of Harrington 1719-1779 (age 59) died. His son Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl of Harrington 1753-1829 (age 26) succeeded 3rd Earl Harrington, 3rd Viscount Petersham, 3rd Baron Harrington. Jane Fleming Countess Harrington (age 23) by marriage Countess Harrington. On 03 Feb 1824 Jane Fleming Countess Harrington (age 68) died at St James's Palace. On 12 Feb 1824 Jane Fleming Countess Harrington (deceased) was buried at Westminster Abbey.

On 10 Dec 1768 the Royal Academy was founded through a personal act of King George III (age 30) "to establish a school or academy of design for the use of students in the arts" with an annual exhibition.

The founder members included:

Joshua Reynolds (age 45); President.

Angelica Kauffmann (age 27); one of two female founding members.

Nathaniel Dance-Holland (age 33)

Francis Cotes (age 42)

Thomas Gainsborough (age 41)

William Tyler (age 40)

William Hoare (age 61)

Johan Joseph Zoffany (age 35).

In 1769 Joshua Reynolds (age 45). Portrait of Frederick Howard 5th Earl Carlisle (age 20).

After 1769. Joshua Reynolds (age 45). Portrait of Watkin Williams-Wynn 4th Baronet (age 19) and Henrietta Somerset Lady Williams-Wynn (age 20). The couple are depicted life-size in matching black and pink Van Dyck costume, and are holding theatrical masks in a curtained architectural setting, beside a massive vase. The picture was presumably begun as a marriage portrait, although it is unlikely to have been completed prior to Lady Henrietta's death on 25 July 1769. Williams-Wynn sat for Reynolds in February 1769, his fiancée in March, and Sir Watkin once again in August. The black costume of the figures suggest that it was completed as a memorial portrait after Henrietta Williams-Wynn's death.

Watkin Williams-Wynn 4th Baronet: On 23 Sep 1749 he was born to Watkin Williams-Wynn 3rd Baronet (age 57) and Frances Shackerley Lady Williams-Wynn (age 28). On 26 Sep 1749 Watkin Williams-Wynn 3rd Baronet (age 57) died. His son Watkin Williams-Wynn 4th Baronet succeeded 4th Baronet Williams of Gray's Inn. Henrietta Somerset Lady Williams-Wynn (age 1) by marriage Lady Williams of Gray's Inn. On 13 Apr 1769 Watkin Williams-Wynn 4th Baronet (age 19) and Henrietta Somerset Lady Williams-Wynn (age 20) were married. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland 1457-1509. She died fifteen weeks later.. She died fifteen weeks later. She the daughter of Charles Noel Somerset 4th Duke Beaufort and Elizabeth Berekeley Duchess Beaufort (age 56). In Dec 1771 Watkin Williams-Wynn 4th Baronet (age 22) and Charlotte Granville Lady Williams-Wynn (age 17) were married. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland 1457-1509. She by marriage Lady Williams of Gray's Inn. On 24 Jul 1789 Watkin Williams-Wynn 4th Baronet (age 39) died. His son Watkin Williams-Wynn 5th Baronet (age 16) succeeded 5th Baronet Williams of Gray's Inn.

Henrietta Somerset Lady Williams-Wynn: On 26 Apr 1748 she was born to Charles Noel Somerset 4th Duke Beaufort (age 38) and Elizabeth Berekeley Duchess Beaufort (age 35). On 25 Jul 1769 Henrietta Somerset Lady Williams-Wynn (age 21) died fifteen weeks after she married of unknown causes.

Around 1770 Joshua Reynolds (age 46). Portrait of John Manners Marquess of Granby (age 48).

John Manners Marquess of Granby: Letters of Horace Walpole. Lord Granby is going to be married to the eldest of the Lady Seymours; she has above £130,000. The Duke of Rutland will take none of it, but gives at present £6000 a-year. On 02 Jan 1721 he was born to John Manners 3rd Duke Rutland (age 24) and Bridget Sutton Duchess Rutland (age 21). On 03 Sep 1750 John Manners Marquess of Granby (age 29) and Frances Seymour (age 22) were married. She the daughter of Charles Seymour 6th Duke of Somerset and Charlotte Finch Duchess Somerset (age 57). He the son of John Manners 3rd Duke Rutland (age 53) and Bridget Sutton Duchess Rutland. On 18 Oct 1770 John Manners Marquess of Granby (age 49) died.

In 1770 Joshua Reynolds (age 46). Portrait of Augustus John Hervey 3rd Earl Bristol (age 45).

In 1773 Joshua Reynolds (age 49). Portrait of John Manners Marquess of Granby.

Around 1773. Joshua Reynolds (age 49). Portrait of Luke Gardiner 1st Viscount Mountjoy (age 27).

Around 1773 Joshua Reynolds (age 49). Portrait of Joseph Banks 1st Baronet (age 29).

In 1773 Joshua Reynolds (age 49). Portrait of John Stuart 3rd Earl Bute (age 59) in his Garter Robes.

In 1773 Joshua Reynolds (age 49). Portrait of Richard Coote 1st Earl Bellomont in his Garter Robes.

1773. Joshua Reynolds (age 49). "Irish Graces" or "Three Ladies Adorning a Term of Hymen". Portrait of three elder Montgomery sisters Barbara Montgomery (age 20), Elizabeth Montgomery (age 22) and Anne Montgomery Marchioness Townshend (age 21). They are shown decorating a statue of Hymen, the Greek god of marriage and fertility, with flowers. The painting was commissioned by Luke Gardiner 1st Viscount Mountjoy (age 27)

Barbara Montgomery: In 1753 she was born to William Montgomery 1st Baronet and Hannah Tomkyns. In 1774 John Beresford (age 35) and Barbara Montgomery (age 21) were married. He the son of Marcus Beresford 1st Earl Tyrone 1694-1763 and Catherine Power Countess Tyrone. In 1788 Barbara Montgomery (age 35) died.

Elizabeth Montgomery: In 1751 she was born to William Montgomery 1st Baronet and Hannah Tomkyns. On 03 Jul 1773 Luke Gardiner 1st Viscount Mountjoy (age 28) and Elizabeth Montgomery (age 22) were married. In 1783 Elizabeth Montgomery (age 32) died.

Anne Montgomery Marchioness Townshend: Around 1752 she was born to William Montgomery 1st Baronet and Hannah Tomkyns. On 19 May 1773 George Townshend 1st Marquess Townshend (age 49) and Anne Montgomery Marchioness Townshend (age 21) were married. The difference in their ages was 27 years. On 27 Oct 1787 George Townshend 1st Marquess Townshend (age 63) was created 1st Marquess Townshend. Anne Montgomery Marchioness Townshend (age 35) by marriage Marchioness Townshend. On 29 Mar 1819 Anne Montgomery Marchioness Townshend (age 67) died.

In 1775 Joshua Reynolds (age 51). Portrait of Jane Fleming Countess Harrington (age 19).

Around 1775 Joshua Reynolds (age 51). Portrait of Richard Worsley 7th Baronet (age 23).

Around 1775. Joshua Reynolds (age 51). Portrait of Elizabeth Fitzgibbon (age 39).

Elizabeth Fitzgibbon: In 1736 she was born to John Fitzgibbon and Eleanor aka Isabella Grove. On 16 Jun 1763 Archbishop William Beresford 1st Baron Decies (age 20) and Elizabeth Fitzgibbon (age 27) were married. He the son of Marcus Beresford 1st Earl Tyrone 1694-1763 and Catherine Power Countess Tyrone (age 61). In 1807 Elizabeth Fitzgibbon (age 71) died.

1775 Joshua Reynolds (age 51). Portrait of Virtue Hase.

Virtue Hase: She was born to Edward Hase of Salle and Virtue Repps. On 19 May 1772 Richard Paul Jodrell of Lewknor Scholar (age 26) and she were married. On 02 Jan 1784 John 1st Lombe Baronet (age 53) was created 1st Baronet Lombe aka Jodrell of Salle Park in Norfolk with remainder in default of male issue of his own to his brother Edward Hase of Salle (age 51) and the heirs male of his body and in default thereof to the male issue of Edward Hase's daughter, Virtue Hase. On 23 May 1806 she died.

Around 1775 Joshua Reynolds (age 51). Portrait of Georgiana Spencer Duchess Devonshire (age 17).

In 1776 Joshua Reynolds (age 52). Portrait of Seymour Dorothy Fleming (age 17).

Seymour Dorothy Fleming: On 05 Oct 1758 she was born to John Fleming 1st Baronet (age 28). On 20 Sep 1775 Richard Worsley 7th Baronet (age 24) and Seymour Dorothy Fleming (age 16) were married. She brought £52,000 to the marriage. In 1788 Richard Worsley 7th Baronet (age 36) and Seymour Dorothy Fleming (age 29) separated. On 09 Sep 1818 Seymour Dorothy Fleming (age 59) died.

In 1777 Joshua Reynolds (age 53). Portrait of Diana Sackville (age 20).

Diana Sackville: On 08 Jul 1756 she was born to George Sackville aka Germain 1st Viscount Sackville (age 40) and Diana Sambrooke. On 29 Aug 1814 Diana Sackville (age 58) died.

1777. Joshua Reynolds (age 53). Portrait of Hester Lynch Salusbury (age 36) and her daughter Hester "Queenie" Thrale Viscountess Keith (age 12).

Hester Lynch Salusbury: On 16 Jan 1740 or 27 Jan 1741 Hester Lynch Salusbury (age 1) was born to John Salusbury (age 32) and Hester Lynch Cotton (age 33). On 11 Oct 1763 Henry Thrale (age 39) and Hester Lynch Salusbury (age 23) were married at St Anne's Church, Soho. They had twelve children. On 25 Jul 1784 Gabriel Mario Piozzi and Hester Lynch Salusbury (age 44) were married.

Hester "Queenie" Thrale Viscountess Keith: On 17 Sep 1764 she was born to Henry Thrale (age 40) and Hester Lynch Salusbury (age 24). On 10 Jan 1808 George Keith Elphinstone 1st Viscount Keith (age 62) and Hester "Queenie" Thrale Viscountess Keith (age 43) were married. In 1814 George Keith Elphinstone 1st Viscount Keith (age 67) was created 1st Viscount Keith. Hester "Queenie" Thrale Viscountess Keith (age 49) by marriage Viscountess Keith. On 31 Mar 1857 Hester "Queenie" Thrale Viscountess Keith (age 92) died.

In 1777 Joshua Reynolds (age 53). Portrait of Jean aka Jane Lindsay Countess Eglinton.

Jean aka Jane Lindsay Countess Eglinton: She was born to George Lindsay Crawford 21st Earl Crawford. On 30 Mar 1772 Archibald Montgomerie 11th Earl Eglinton (age 45) and she were married. She by marriage Countess Eglinton. He the son of Alexander Montgomerie 9th Earl Eglinton and Susanna Kennedy Countess Winton (age 82). In 1778 she died.

1777. Joshua Reynolds (age 53). Portrait of Mary Wordsworth Lady Kent (age 26).

Mary Wordsworth Lady Kent: In 1751 she was born to Josias Wordsworth of Wadworth in Yorkshire and Sevenscore in Kent (age 32). On 20 May 1771 Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet (age 28) and Mary Wordsworth Lady Kent (age 20) were married. On 16 Aug 1782 Charles Egleton aka Kent 1st Baronet (age 39) was created 1st Baronet Kent of Fornham. Mary Wordsworth Lady Kent (age 31) by marriage Lady Kent of Fornham. On 17 Sep 1817 Mary Wordsworth Lady Kent (age 66) died.

Around 1778 Joshua Reynolds (age 54). Portrait of Henrietta Antonia Herbert 3rd Countess Powis (age 19).

Henrietta Antonia Herbert 3rd Countess Powis: On 03 Sep 1758 she was born to Henry Herbert 1st Earl Powis 1703-1772 (age 55) and Barbara Herbert Countess Powis (age 23) at Oakly Park, Bromfield. In 1784 Edward Clive 1st Earl Powis (age 29) and Henrietta Antonia Herbert 3rd Countess Powis (age 25) were married. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King James II of England Scotland and Ireland 1633-1701. She the daughter of Henry Herbert 1st Earl Powis 1703-1772 and Barbara Herbert Countess Powis (age 48). On 16 Jan 1801 George Edward Henry Arthur Herbert 2nd Earl Powis 1755-1801 (age 45) died at York House Hotel Albermarle Street. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Welshpool. Earl Powis extinct. In 1784 his sister Henrietta Antonia Herbert 3rd Countess Powis (age 42) had married Edward Clive 1st Earl Powis (age 46) who was created Earl Powis in 1784. On 14 May 1804 Edward Clive 1st Earl Powis (age 50) was created 1st Earl Powis. Henrietta Antonia Herbert 3rd Countess Powis (age 45) by marriage Countess Powis. On 03 Jun 1830 Henrietta Antonia Herbert 3rd Countess Powis (age 71) died.

In 1779 Joshua Reynolds (age 55). Portrait of Anne Montgomery Marchioness Townshend (age 27).

1779. Joshua Reynolds (age 55). Portrait of Jane Tollemache (age 28).

Jane Tollemache: On 25 or 30 Mar 1750 she was born to Lionel Tollemache 4th Earl Dysart 1708-1770 (age 41) and Grace Carteret Countess Dysart (age 36). In or before 1772 Major John Delap-Halliday (age 22) and Jane Tollemache (age 21) were married. She the daughter of Lionel Tollemache 4th Earl Dysart 1708-1770 and Grace Carteret Countess Dysart. On 28 Aug 1802 Jane Tollemache (age 52) died.

In 1780 Joshua Reynolds (age 56). Known as The Ladies Waldegrave. From left to right three sisters: Charlotte Maria Waldegrave (age 18), Elizabeth Laura Waldegrave Countess Waldegrave (age 19) and Anne Horatia Waldegrave (age 18). Believed to have been commissioned by their mother (age 43) in the hope of attracting suitors since at the time of the painting all three were unmarried. All three did subsequently marry.

Around 1780. Joshua Reynolds (age 56). Portrait of his sister [his sister] Mary Reynolds (age 63).

Mary Reynolds: John Palmer of Palmer House Great Torrington Devon and she were married. On 09 Feb 1716 she was born to Samuel Reynolds Schoolmaster. In 1740 Mary Reynolds (age 23) paid half of the £120 for her brother's (age 16) education by Thomas Hudson (age 39). In 1749 Mary Reynolds (age 32) paid for her brother's (age 25) travel to Italy. On 27 May 1794 Mary Reynolds (age 78) died.

Around 1780. Joshua Reynolds (age 56). Portrait of Anne Montgomery Marchioness Townshend (age 28).

In 1781 Joshua Reynolds (age 57). Portrait of Charlotte Augusta Hill Countess Talbot.

Charlotte Augusta Hill Countess Talbot: She was born to Wills Hill 1st Marquess Downshire 1718-1793 and Margaretta Fitzgerald in Hanover Square. In 1776 John Chetwynd-Talbot 1st Earl Talbot 1749-1793 (age 26) and she were married. She the daughter of Wills Hill 1st Marquess Downshire 1718-1793 (age 57) and Margaretta Fitzgerald. In 1784 John Chetwynd-Talbot 1st Earl Talbot 1749-1793 (age 34) was created 1st Earl Talbot, 1st Viscount Ingestre. She by marriage Countess Talbot. In 1804 she died.

Around 1781 Joshua Reynolds (age 57). Portrait of Charlotte Augusta Hill Countess Talbot.

In 1781 Joshua Reynolds (age 57). Portrait of Lavinia Bingham Countess Spencer (age 19).

Lavinia Bingham Countess Spencer: In 1762 she was born to Charles Bingham 1st Earl Lucan (age 26) and Margaret Smith Countess Lucan (age 22). On 06 Mar 1781 George John Spencer 2nd Earl Spencer (age 22) and Lavinia Bingham Countess Spencer (age 19) were married. She the daughter of Charles Bingham 1st Earl Lucan (age 45) and Margaret Smith Countess Lucan (age 41). He the son of John Spencer 1st Earl Spencer (age 46) and Margaret Georgiana Poyntz Countess Spencer (age 43). On 31 Oct 1783 John Spencer 1st Earl Spencer (age 48) died at Bath, Somerset. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Great Brington, Northamptonshire. His son George John Spencer 2nd Earl Spencer (age 25) succeeded 2nd Earl Spencer, 2nd Viscount Althorp, 2nd Viscount Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer Althorp. Lavinia Bingham Countess Spencer (age 21) by marriage Countess Spencer. In 1831 Lavinia Bingham Countess Spencer (age 69) died.

In 1781 Joshua Reynolds (age 57). Portrait of Isabella Anne Ingram Marchioness Hertford (age 21).

1782. Joshua Reynolds (age 58). Portrait of Lieutenant-Colonel Banastre Tarleton 1st Baronet (age 27) in the uniform of the British Legion, wearing a "Tarleton helmet".

In 1784 Joshua Reynolds (age 60). Portrait of Archibald Montgomerie 11th Earl Eglinton (age 57).

1785. Joshua Reynolds (age 61). Portrait of Francis Seymour-Conway 1st Marquess Hertford (age 66).

Around 1785. James Northcote (age 38). Portrait of Joshua Reynolds (age 61).

Before 1788. Joshua Reynolds (age 64). Portrait of Frederick Ponsonby 3rd Earl Bessborough 1758-1844 (age 29).

In 1788 Martin Archer Shee (age 18) was introduced by Edmund Burke to Joshua Reynolds (age 64).

Before 02 Aug 1788 Joshua Reynolds (age 65). Portrait of John Frederick Sackville 3rd Duke Dorset (age 43).

Before 02 Aug 1788 Joshua Reynolds (age 65). Portrait of Helen Graham (age 25).

Helen Graham: In 1763 she was born to John Graham. On 17 Jul 1780 Henry Watkin Dashwood 3rd Baronet (age 34) and Helen Graham (age 17) were married. In 1796 Helen Graham (age 33) died.

Before 02 Aug 1788 Joshua Reynolds (age 65). Portrait of Elizabeth Fortescue 5th Marchioness Lothian.

Elizabeth Fortescue 5th Marchioness Lothian: On 03 Apr 1745 she was born to Chichester Fortescue (age 26) and Elizabeth Wesley (age 25). On 15 Jul 1762 William John Kerr 5th Marquess Lothian 1737-1815 (age 25) and Elizabeth Fortescue 5th Marchioness Lothian (age 17) were married. He a great x 4 grandson of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 1566-1625. He the son of William Henry Kerr 4th Marquess Lothian 1710-1775 (age 52) and Caroline Darcy Marchioness Lothian. On 12 Apr 1775 William Henry Kerr 4th Marquess Lothian 1710-1775 (age 65) died at Bath, Somerset. His son William John Kerr 5th Marquess Lothian 1737-1815 (age 38) succeeded 5th Marquess Lothian. Elizabeth Fortescue 5th Marchioness Lothian (age 30) by marriage Marchioness Lothian. On 30 Sep 1780 Elizabeth Fortescue 5th Marchioness Lothian (age 35) died in Marylebone probably as a result of childbirth.

Before 02 Aug 1788 Joshua Reynolds (age 65). Portrait of Maria Anne Smythe aka "Mrs Fitzherbert" (age 32).

Maria Anne Smythe aka "Mrs Fitzherbert": Around Oct Edward Weld died from a fall from his horse. He had failed to sign his will so his estate went to his brother Thomas. His widow Maria Anne Smythe aka "Mrs Fitzherbert" was left nothing. On 26 Jul 1756 she was born to Walter Smythe (age 36) and Mary Ann Errington (age 21) at Tong Castle, Shropshire. In Jul 1775 Edward Weld (age 3) and Maria Anne Smythe aka "Mrs Fitzherbert" (age 18) were married. He died three months later. On 24 Jun 1778 Thomas Fitzherbert (age 31) and Maria Anne Smythe aka "Mrs Fitzherbert" (age 21) were married. On 07 May 1781 Thomas Fitzherbert (age 34) died. His widow Maria Anne Smythe aka "Mrs Fitzherbert" (age 24) was left an annuity of £1000. On 15 Dec 1785 King George IV of Great Britain and Ireland (age 23) and Maria Anne Smythe aka "Mrs Fitzherbert" (age 29) were married. The marriage was invalid under English civil law because his father had not given his consent. Her uncle Henry Errington and her brother John Smythe were witnesses. The ceremony was performed by one of the prince's Chaplains in Ordinary, the Reverend Robert Burt, whose debts of £500 were paid by the prince to release him from Fleet Prison. He the son of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland (age 47) and Charlotte Mecklenburg Strelitz Queen Consort England (age 41). On 27 Mar 1837 Maria Anne Smythe aka "Mrs Fitzherbert" (age 80) died.

Before 02 Aug 1788 Joshua Reynolds (age 65). Portrait of Charles Cornwallis 1st Earl Cornwallis 1700-1762.

Before 02 Aug 1788 Joshua Reynolds (age 65). Portrait of John Fane 9th Earl of Westmoreland.

On 02 Aug 1788 Joshua Reynolds (age 65) died at his home In Leicester Fields. He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral [Map]. He bequesthed his niece Mary Palmer Marchioness Thomond (age 38) £100,000 in his will.

Charge of the Light Brigade

Adeline Horsey Recollections. I believe my husband replaced a great deal of the original furniture at Deene [Map] with more modern examples, but many valuable old pieces still remain. The pictures are very beautiful, including a priceless Vandyke representing Queen Henrietta Maria, in the happy days of her early married life, as a regal, gracious figure arrayed in shimmering satin. There is a lovely portrait of Louise de Keroualle and her son, the Duke of Richmond, who married a Brudenell, and there are many examples of Lely, Sir Joshua Reynolds and other eighteenth- and nineteenth-century artists. One painting by Sant represents the Prince Consort and the Royal children listening to the account of the Charge of the Light Brigade by Lord Cardigan, and there are also some interesting pictures of hunting-field incidents, depicting Cardigan and his friends on their favourite mounts.