Biography of John Closterman 1660-1711
In 1660 John Closterman was born in Osnabrück.
Around 1680 John Riley (age 34) was assisted by John Closterman (age 20) who finished several of Riley's pictures after his death.
Around 1680 John Closterman (age 20). Portrait of Margaret Tufton Baroness Coventry (age 43).
Margaret Tufton Baroness Coventry: On 13 Jul 1636 she was born to John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet 1608-1664 (age 27) and Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet (age 22).
On 18 Jul 1653 George Coventry 3rd Baron Coventry (age 25) and Margaret Tufton Baroness Coventry (age 17) were married. She by marriage Baroness Coventry. She the daughter of John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet 1608-1664 (age 44) and Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet (age 39).
On 30 Jul 1729 Margaret Tufton Baroness Coventry (age 93) died.
Around 1680 John Closterman (age 20). Portrait of John Paulett 1st Earl Paulett (age 12).
Before 16 May 1680. John Riley (age 34) and John Closterman (age 20). Portrait of William Blackett 1st Baronet (age 59).
William Blackett 1st Baronet: In May 1621 he was born at Gateshead, County Durham. On 10 Jul 1645 William Blackett 1st Baronet (age 24) and Elizabeth Kirkley were married at Hamsterley, County Durham. On 12 Dec 1673 William Blackett 1st Baronet (age 52) was created 1st Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland. After 07 Apr 1674 William Blackett 1st Baronet (age 52) and Lady Margaret Cock were married. She by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland. On 16 May 1680 William Blackett 1st Baronet (age 59) died. His son Edward Blackett 2nd Baronet (age 30) succeeded 2nd Baronet Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland. Mary Yorke Lady Blackett (age 23) by marriage Lady Blackett of Newcastle in Northumberland. In 1688 John Fenwick 3rd Baronet (age 43) sold most of the family estates and Wallington Hall to William Blackett 1st Baronet for £4000 and an annuity of £2000 a year. The annuity was to be paid for his lifetime and that of his wife, Mary. Blackett was happy with the deal as he discovered lead on the land and he became rich.
In 1681 John Closterman (age 21) travelled to England where he worked for John Riley (age 35) being resposible for painting the draperies in Riley's portraits.
Around 1685 John Closterman (age 25) and John Riley (age 39). Portrait of William Brownlow 4th Baronet (age 19).
William Brownlow 4th Baronet: On 05 Nov 1665 he was born to Richard Brownlow 2nd Baronet (age 22) and Elizabeth Freke Lady Brownlow (age 32). Around 1677 William Brownlow 4th Baronet (age 11) educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University. In 1689 William Brownlow 4th Baronet (age 23) was elected MP Peterborough. Before 1690 William Brownlow 4th Baronet (age 24) and Dorothy Mason Baroness Brownlow (age 22) were married. In 1698 William Brownlow 4th Baronet (age 32) was elected MP Bishop's Castle. On 06 Mar 1701 William Brownlow 4th Baronet (age 35) died. His son John Brownlow 1st Viscount Tyconnel (age 10) succeeded 5th Baronet Brownlow of Humby in Lincolnshire and inherited Belton House..
Around 1685 John Closterman (age 25) and John Riley (age 39). Portrait of Dorothy Mason Baroness Brownlow (age 18).
Dorothy Mason Baroness Brownlow: Around 1667 she was born to Richard Mason (age 34) and Anna Margaret Long (age 26). In 1700 Dorothy Mason Baroness Brownlow (age 33) died.
Around 1685 John Closterman (age 25) and John Riley (age 39). Portrait of John Brownlow 3rd Baronet (age 25).
Around 1690 John Closterman (age 30). Portrait of Robert Constable 3rd Viscount Dunbar (age 39).
Around 1691 John Closterman (age 31). Portrait of Charles Seymour 6th Duke Somerset (age 28) wearing his Leg Garter.
After Mar 1691 John Closterman (age 31) completed a number of unfinished works of John Riley (deceased) bringing him to the attention of Charles Seymour 6th Duke Somerset (age 28) who then commissioned him to complete a number of paintings.
From 1692 to 1713 John Closterman lived at 3 Great Piazza Covent Garden.
In 1696 John Closterman (age 36) travelled to the Court of Spain.
In 1697 John Closterman (age 37). Portrait of William Cavendish 1st Duke Devonshire (age 56).
In 1702 John Closterman (age 42). Portrait of Eleanor Brownlow Viscountess Tyconnel (age 11).
Around 1703 John Closterman (age 43). Portrait of Nathan Wright Keeper of the Great Seal (age 49).
Nathan Wright Keeper of the Great Seal: In 1654 he was born. Evelyn's Diary. 10 May 1700. The great trial between Sir Walter Clarges (age 46) and Mr. Sherwin concerning the legitimacy of the late Duke of Albemarle, on which depended an estate of £1,500 a year; the verdict was given for Sir Walter (age 46), 19th. Serjeant Wright (age 46) at last accepted the Great Seal. On 04 Aug 1721 Nathan Wright Keeper of the Great Seal (age 67) died.
In 1703 John Closterman (age 43). Portrait of Queen Anne of England Scotland and Ireland (age 37).
In 1703 John Closterman (age 43). Portrait of Anthony Ashley-Cooper 3rd Earl Shaftesbury (age 31) and Maurice Ashley-Cooper (age 27).
Maurice Ashley-Cooper: On 14 Apr 1675 he was born to Anthony Ashley-Cooper 2nd Earl Shaftesbury 1652-1699 (age 23) and Dorothy Manners Countess Shaftesbury (age 19).
On 21 Oct 1726 Maurice Ashley-Cooper (age 51) died.
Before 28 Oct 1708 John Closterman (age 48). Portrait of Prince George of Denmark 1st Duke Cumberland (age 55).
Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Possibly school of. Portrait of Queen Anne of England Scotland and Ireland (age 46).
Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Portrait of Amabel Grey (age 13).
Amabel Grey: In 1698 she was born to Henry Grey 1st Duke Kent (age 27) and Jemima Crew Marchioness Kent (age 23). On 20 Feb 1717 John Campbell 3rd Earl Breadalbaine and Holland (age 20) and Amabel Grey (age 19) were married. She the daughter of Henry Grey 1st Duke Kent (age 46) and Jemima Crew Marchioness Kent (age 42). He the son of John Campbell 2nd Earl Breadalbaine and Holland (age 54) and Henrietta Villiers Countess Breadalbaine and Holland.
On 02 Mar 1726 Amabel Grey (age 28) died.
Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Portrait of John Churchill 1st Duke Marlborough (age 60).
Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Portrait of Robert Dashwood 1st Baronet (age 48).
Robert Dashwood 1st Baronet: On 06 Nov 1662 he was born to George Dashwood (age 45) and Margaret Perry. On 06 Nov 1662 Robert Dashwood 1st Baronet was baptised. On 09 Jun 1683 Robert Dashwood 1st Baronet (age 20) and Penelope Chamberlayne Lady Dashwood (age 20) were married. On 16 Sep 1684 Robert Dashwood 1st Baronet (age 21) was created 1st Baronet Dashwood of Kirtlington Park in Oxfordshire. Penelope Chamberlayne Lady Dashwood (age 21) by marriage Lady Dashwood of Kirtlington Park in Oxfordshire. On 14 Jul 1734 Robert Dashwood 1st Baronet (age 71) died at Northbrook, Oxfordshire. His grandson James Dashwood 2nd Baronet (age 21) succeeded 2nd Baronet Dashwood of Kirtlington Park in Oxfordshire.
Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Portrait of Edward Montagu 3rd Earl Sandwich (age 41).
Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Portrait of John Churchill 1st Duke Marlborough (age 60) known as The Triumph of the John, 1st Duke of Marlborough.
Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51) died.
Before 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51). Possibly school of. Portrait of Sarah Jennings Duchess Marlborough (age 50).
On 24 May 1711 John Closterman (age 51) was buried.