John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
(1690-1763), Secretary of StateEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 11 portraits
Statesman; an authority on European affairs, and a German linguist, he accompanied George I in Hanover (1723), and George II during the Dettingen campaign in Germany (1743). He was envoy to Sweden (1719), Secretary of State (1721-4, 1742-6) and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1724-30). He was created Earl Granville (1744) and Knight of the Garter (1750).
John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
studio of William Hoare
oil on canvas, circa 1750-1752
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John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville when Baron Carteret
by Peter Pelham, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt, published by John Bowles
mezzotint, (circa 1710-1723)
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John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville when Baron Carteret
by Peter Pelham, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, (circa 1710-1723)
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John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
by Peter Pelham, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, (circa 1710-1723)
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John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville when Baron Carteret
by Peter Pelham, published by John Bowles, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1721-1723
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John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
by and published by Thomas Major, after Dominicus van der Smissen
line engraving, published 12 September 1757
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John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
by Simon François Ravenet, after Dominicus van der Smissen
line engraving, published 1757
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John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
by Simon François Ravenet, after Dominicus van der Smissen
line engraving, published 1757
NPG D27429
John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
by and published by Thomas Major, after Dominicus van der Smissen
line engraving, published 12 September 1757
NPG D34791
John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
by and published by Thomas Major, after Dominicus van der Smissen
line engraving, published 12 September 1757
NPG D34792
John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
by and published by Thomas Major, after Dominicus van der Smissen
line engraving, published 12 September 1757
NPG D19327
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