Jacob Huysmans — (c.1633 ndash;1696), was a Flemish portrait painter. He moved to England during the reign of Charles II where he became one of the fashionable painters of the court. His chief portraits are those of Izaak Walton and Catherine of Braganza, Charles … Wikipedia
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Willem Wissing — Willem Wissing, also known as William Wissing (1656, Amsterdam 10 Sep 1687 Burghley House), was a Dutch portrait artist. He studied at The Hague under Willem Doudijns (1630 97) and Arnoldus van Ravestyn (1615 90). In 1676, he moved to England,… … Wikipedia
Christopher Davenport — Christopher Davenport, also known as Franciscus a Sancta Clara [1], (b. 1598, at Coventry, England, d. 31 May 1680) was an English Catholic theologian, a Franciscan Recollect, and royal chaplain. Contents 1 Life 2 Works 3 References … Wikipedia
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Francis Nicholson — Francis Nicholson † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Francis Nicholson A controversial writer; b. at Manchester, 1650 (baptized 27 Oct.); d. at Lisbon, 13 Aug., 1731. The son of Henry or Thomas Nicholson, a Manchester citizen, when sixteen he… … Catholic encyclopedia
Richard Russell — Richard Russell † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Richard Russell Bishop of Vizéu in Portugal, b. in Berkshire, 1630; d. at Vizéu, 15 Nov., 1693. He was of humble station, and when twelve years old became servant to Dr. Edward Daniel, newly… … Catholic encyclopedia
Catherine of Aragon — Infobox British Royalty|majesty|consort name =Catherine of Aragon title =Queen consort of England caption =Official portrait of Catherine as Queen of England reign =11 June 1509 – 23 May 1533 coronation =24 June 1509 spouse =Arthur, Prince of… … Wikipedia