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ORFORD
(Edward Russell, 1652-1727, Admiral, victor of La Hougue, 1st Earl)
Portrait engraved by Thomas Cook,
showing him head and shoulders with full wig and cravat, naval battle below, 8 x 6¼ in margins 10 x 8, G. Kearsley, Fleet Street, 1st June
Item Date: 1775
£75
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Background
Russell was one of the seven who in June 1688 signed the invitation to the Prince of Orange to become King. For the Battle of Barfleur and St. Vaast-la-Hougue (1692), in which Russell defeated the last great fleet to attempt an invasion of England, to replace James II on the throne, see e.g. Nigel Calder, 'The English Channel', pp. 102-105.
laid down by side margins
Stock No. 50170
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