Biography of Gilbert Soest 1605-1681

Around 1605 Gilbert Soest was born.

Around 1644 Gilbert Soest (age 39). Portrait of John "Old Sir John" Brownlow 1st Baronet (age 54). Belton House.

John "Old Sir John" Brownlow 1st Baronet: In 1590 he was born to Richard Brownlow (age 36). In Mar 1617 King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 50) stayed as a guest of John "Old Sir John" Brownlow 1st Baronet (age 27) at the old house near to the church at Belton House on his way to Scotland. On 26 Jul 1641 John "Old Sir John" Brownlow 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Brownlow of Belton in Lincolnshire. Before 24 Nov 1679 John "Old Sir John" Brownlow 1st Baronet (age 89) and Alice Pulteney Baroness Brownlow were married. She by marriage Lady Brownlow of Belton in Lincolnshire. On 24 Nov 1679 John "Old Sir John" Brownlow 1st Baronet (age 89) died without issue. Baronet Brownlow of Belton in Lincolnshire extinct. He left Belton House to his great-nephew John Brownlow 3rd Baronet (age 20) (grand-son of his brother William Brownlow 1st Baronet) and niece Alice Sherard Baroness Brownlow (age 20) (grand-daughter of his sister Elizabeth Brownlow ) who had married three years before in 1676. He also left them an income of £9,000 per annum and £20,000 in cash. They immediately bought a townhouse in Southampton Square.

Around 1646 Gilbert Soest (age 41). Portrait of Thomas Fairfax 2nd Viscount Fairfax 1599-1641 and Elizabeth Smith.

Elizabeth Smith: She was born to George Smith of Exeter and Joan Walker. In 1604 Thomas Monck (age 33) and she were married. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward IV of England 1442-1483. .

Around 1647 Gilbert Soest (age 42). Portrait of William Pole (age 33).

William Pole: In 1614 he was born to John Pole 1st Baronet (age 31). In Jan 1649 William Pole (age 35) died. He was buried in St Andrew's Church Colyton, Devon.

Around 1650 Gilbert Soest (age 45). Portrait of Urith Shapcote Lady Pole. Belton House.

Urith Shapcote Lady Pole: She was born to Thomas Shapcote. Before 1649 Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet (age 30) and she were married. On 16 Apr 1658 John Pole 1st Baronet (age 75) died. He was buried in St Andrew's Church Colyton, Devon. His son Courtenay Pole 2nd Baronet (age 39) succeeded 2nd Baronet Pole of Shute House in Devon. She by marriage Lady Pole of Shute House in Devon.

Around 1650 Gilbert Soest (age 45) (attribued). Portrait of Alice Pulteney Baroness Brownlow (age 46).

Alice Pulteney Baroness Brownlow: In 1604 she was born to John Pulteney of Misterton Leicestershire (age 23) and Margery Fortescue. In 1676 Alice Pulteney Baroness Brownlow (age 72) died.

Around 1656 Gilbert Soest (age 51). Portrait of Aubrey de Vere 20th Earl of Oxford (age 28).

Around 1658 Gilbert Soest (age 53). Portrait of Henry Vane "The Younger" (age 44).

Around 1660 Gilbert Soest (age 55). Portrait of William Shakespeare.

William Shakespeare: Richard III was written around 1592-1594 by William Shakespeare. On or before 26 Apr 1564 he was born. He was baptised on 26 Apr 1654. On 23 Apr 1616 William Shakespeare (age 51) died.

Around 1660 Gilbert Soest (age 55). Portrait of a Gentleman with a Dog, probably Thomas Tipping (age 44).

Thomas Tipping: Before 10 Dec 1615 he was born. On 10 Dec 1615 Thomas Tipping was baptised in St Andrew's Church, Wheatfield. On 15 Jun 1660 Thomas Tipping (age 44) was knighted by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 30) at Whitehall Palace. On 01 Mar 1693 Thomas Tipping (age 77) died. He was buried in St Andrew's Church, Wheatfield.

Around 1660 Gilbert Soest (age 55). Probably Thomas Stanley (age 35).

Thomas Stanley: In 1625 he was born to Thomas Stanley at Cumberlow, Rushton. In 1641 Thomas Stanley (age 16) educated at Pembroke College, Oxford University. Before 1656 Thomas Stanley (age 31) and Dorothy Emyon were married. After 1656 Thomas Stanley (age 31) and Catherine Killigrew (age 38) were married. On 12 Apr 1678 Thomas Stanley (age 53) died at Suffolk Street Strand. He was buried at St Martin in the Fields.

Around 1661 John Riley (age 15) studied under Gilbert Soest (age 56) from whom he learned a forcible, straightforward style of portraiture which rendered his portraits noteworthy.

Around 1667 Gilbert Soest (age 62). Portrait of Jacob Astley 1st Baronet (age 28).

Jacob Astley 1st Baronet: Around 1639 he was born to Edward Astley (age 35). On 06 Feb 1661 Jacob Astley 1st Baronet (age 22) and Blanche Wodehouse Lady Astley (age 19) were married. On 17 Aug 1729 Jacob Astley 1st Baronet (age 90) died. His son Philip Astley 2nd Baronet (age 62) succeeded 2nd Baronet Astley of Hill Morton.

Around 1670 Gilbert Soest (age 65). Portrait of either John Darcy (age 11).

John Darcy: Around 1659 he was born to Conyers Darcy 2nd Earl Holderness (age 37) and Frances Howard (age 32). Before 24 Nov 1681 John Darcy (age 22) and Bridget Sutton (age 16) were married. He the son of Conyers Darcy 2nd Earl Holderness (age 59) and Frances Howard. In 1689 John Darcy (age 30) died.

Around 1672 Gilbert Soest (age 67). Portrait of Henry Howard 6th Duke of Norfolk (age 43).

Around 1675 Gilbert Soest (age 70). Portrait of Margaret Hay Countess Roxburghe.

Margaret Hay Countess Roxburghe: She was born to John Hay 1st Marquess Teviotdale and Jean Scott Marchioness Teviotdale. On 10 Oct 1675 Robert Ker 3rd Earl Roxburghe 1658-1682 (age 17) and she were married. They were second cousin once removed.. She by marriage Countess Roxburghe. She the daughter of John Hay 1st Marquess Teviotdale (age 50) and Jean Scott Marchioness Teviotdale. He the son of William Ker 2nd Earl Roxburghe 1623-1675 and Jane Ker Countess Roxburgh. In 1753 she died.

Around 1675 Gilbert Soest (age 70). Portrait of Edward Herbert 3rd Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 42). Powis Castle.

Edward Herbert 3rd Baron Herbert Chirbury: In 1633 he was born to Richard Herbert 2nd Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 29) and Mary Egerton Baroness Herbert Chirbury. On 13 May 1655 Richard Herbert 2nd Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 51) died. His son Edward Herbert 3rd Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 22) succeeded 3rd Baron Herbert Chirbury. Mary Egerton Baroness Herbert Chirbury by marriage Baroness Herbert Chirbury. Before 09 Dec 1678 Edward Herbert 3rd Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 45) and Ann Myddelton were married. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland 1457-1509. . On 09 Dec 1678 Edward Herbert 3rd Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 45) died. He was buried at Chapel of St Edmund, Westminster Abbey. His brother Henry Herbert 4th Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 38) succeeded 4th Baron Herbert Chirbury. Catherine Newport Baroness Herbert Chirbury by marriage Baroness Herbert Chirbury.

Around 1679 Gilbert Soest (age 74) (style of). Portrait of Ursula Woodcock (age 20). Belton House.

Ursula Woodcock: In 1659 she was born to Edward Woodcock. On 21 Aug 1678 Pury Cust (age 23) and Ursula Woodcock (age 19) were married. In 1684 Ursula Woodcock (age 25) died.

Before 1680 Gilbert Soest (age 75). Portrait of (age 45).

Around 1680 Gilbert Soest (age 75). Portrait of Francis Throckmorton 2nd Baronet (age 39).

Francis Throckmorton 2nd Baronet: In 1641 he was born to Robert Throckmorton 1st Baronet (age 42) and Mary Smyth Lady Throckmorton. Before 1650 Francis Throckmorton 2nd Baronet (age 9) and Anne Monson Lady Throckmorton (age 11) were married. In 1650 Robert Throckmorton 1st Baronet (age 51) died. His son Francis Throckmorton 2nd Baronet (age 9) succeeded 2nd Baronet Throckmorton of Coughton in Warwickshire. Anne Monson Lady Throckmorton (age 12) by marriage Lady Throckmorton of Coughton in Warwickshire. On 07 Nov 1680 Francis Throckmorton 2nd Baronet (age 39) died. He was buried at Weston Underwood, Buckinghamshire. His son Robert Throckmorton 3rd Baronet (age 18) succeeded 3rd Baronet Throckmorton of Coughton in Warwickshire.

Before 1681 Gilbert Soest (age 76). Portrait of William Russell (age 41).

Before 1681 Gilbert Soest (age 76). Portrait of William Fuller Bishop Limerick.

Before 1681 Gilbert Soest (age 76). Portrait of Henry Herbert 4th Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 40). Powis Castle.

Henry Herbert 4th Baron Herbert Chirbury: Henry Herbert 4th Baron Herbert Chirbury and Catherine Newport Baroness Herbert Chirbury were married. They were third cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry VII of England and Ireland 1457-1509. She the daughter of Francis Newport 1st Earl Bradford and Diana Russell Countess Bradford. Around 1640 he was born to Richard Herbert 2nd Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 36) and Mary Egerton Baroness Herbert Chirbury. In 1691 Henry Herbert 4th Baron Herbert Chirbury (age 51) died. Baron Herbert Chirbury extinct.

Before 1681 Gilbert Soest (age 76). Portrait of John Hay 2nd Marquess Teviotdale (age 35).

Before 1681 Gilbert Soest (age 76). Portrait of Alice Pulteney Baroness Brownlow. Belton House.

In 1681 Gilbert Soest (age 76) died.

After 26 Apr 1682 Gilbert Soest (circle of). Portrait of Anna Dorothea Warren.

Anna Dorothea Warren: On 26 Apr 1682 she was born to Edward Warren. Before 1755 Anna Dorothea Warren (age 72) died.