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Baptised in 1611: English Baroque painter (1611-1646)

Portrait of (1630-85), King of England, ca. 1642

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2022-03-04

Overheard someone visiting Windsor Caste (whilst looking up at this painting) that believed 'King Charles was painted sat on horses to make up for his height'.
Now to address other misconceptions of the King..
[Image RCT]

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2022-02-02

Born in 1600: (1600-49), King of England, Scotland & Ireland

Equestrian portrait by Anthony (1599-1641), ca. 1637-8

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2021-11-19

Born in 1600: (1600-49), King of England, Scotland & Ireland

Equestrian portrait with with M. de St Antoine by Anthony (1599-1641), 1633

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2021-11-19

King Charles I was born at Dunfermline Palace in on 19 November 1600.

Photo: Charles I with Monsieur de St Antoine by Anthony van Dyck, 1633.

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2021-11-19

Magnificent plaque made to commemorate Dunfermline Palace/birthplace of
King Charles I
19th November 1600.
Next friday 420 years on i'll be there at 2pm commemorating it 🙌

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2021-11-12

Let's begin this week wth one of the epic paintings currently displayed in Windsor Castle.
A stunning exhibition of works -
King Charles I & his family, by
Royal Collection Trust

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2021-10-04

Born in 1554: (1554-92), Queen of France as spouse of daughter of Emperor

Portrait by an Unknown Artist, after 1574

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2021-07-05

Born in 1630: of England, Scotland & Ireland (1630-85)

Portrait by (1618-80), ca. 1670

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2021-05-29

Born in 1630: of England, Scotland & Ireland (1630-85)

Portrait by (1617-94), ca. 1660-5

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2021-05-29

"Dryden taught to join / The varying pause, the full resounding line, / The long majestic march, and energy divine." (#Pope)

📖 in the of 13 April 1668, King appointed 36-year-old as the first English Poet Laureate.

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2021-04-13

Born in 1721: (1721-94), Electress of Bavaria & Electress Palatine as spouse of

Portrait by (1684-1750), 18th Century

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2021-01-17

I don't know about you but cutest Fox on Twitch is definitely ! Go show him some Nordic love!

I might not believe in Santa, but every time you stream is a gift.
https://t.co/6KKr8txvoO

Thank you for a fun 2020
SIMPS


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2020-11-29

Born in 1640: née Villiers (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, mistress of

Portrait by (1617-94), ca. 1670

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2020-11-27

Born in 1609: (1609-69), Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland as spouse of

Portrait by an Unknown Artist, 17th Century

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2020-11-26

Born in 1600: (1600-49), King of England, Scotland & Ireland

Equestrian portrait by Anthony (1599-1641), ca. 1637-8

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2020-11-19

Born in 1600: (1600-49), King of England, Scotland & Ireland

Equestrian portrait with with M. de St Antoine by Anthony (1599-1641), 1633

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2020-11-19

Born in 1547: (1547-75), Duchess of Lorraine as spouse of daughter of

Portrait as a girl by an Unknown Artist, 16th Century

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2020-11-12

History (& crafting King Charles I in armour sculpture) is all about detective work.
Learned what a 'Lance rest' is.
Curious looking appendage spied in one of his portraits. Can rest now and happily sculpt it 🙌

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2020-07-06