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Canvas Print : William, 1st Baron Blakeney, Irish soldier
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William, 1st Baron Blakeney, Irish soldier
WilIiam Blakeney, 1st Baron Blakeney (1672-1761), Irish soldier, Colonel of His Majestys Inniskilling Regiment of Foot, depicted as Lieutenant-Governor of Minorca. Date: 1756
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1672 1750s 1756 1761 Baron Blakeney Colonel Enniskillen Foot Governor Inniskilling Lieutenant Majesty Majestys Member Minorca Parliament Regiment
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring historical elegance into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image features William, 1st Baron Blakeney, an Irish soldier of great distinction. Depicted as Lieutenant-Governor of Minorca in 1756, Baron Blakeney's regal presence is captured in this timeless portrait from Mary Evans Prints Online. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the history to life. Add a touch of sophistication and intrigue to any room with this stunning representation of an Irish military hero.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
William Blakeney, 1st Baron Blakeney (1672-1761), an Irish soldier of great distinction, is depicted in this striking portrait as Lieutenant-Governor of Minorca during the 1750s. Born in County Donegal, Ireland, Blakeney rose through the ranks of the British military to become Colonel of His Majesty's Inniskilling Regiment of Foot, a position he held from 1738 to 1756. The strategic Mediterranean island of Minorca, a possession of the Spanish Crown, was a significant prize in the ongoing conflict between Great Britain and Spain during the mid-18th century. In 1756, Blakeney was appointed as the British Lieutenant-Governor of Minorca, a role that placed him at the heart of the military campaign to secure the island for the British Crown. Blakeney's tenure as Lieutenant-Governor was marked by a series of military engagements, including the successful defense of the island against a Spanish siege in 1756. His leadership and military prowess were instrumental in maintaining British control over Minorca until the end of the Seven Years' War in 1763, when the island was returned to Spanish rule. Blakeney's military career extended beyond his service in Minorca. He was also a Member of Parliament, representing the borough of Enniskillen in Ireland, from 1727 to 1734. His achievements earned him the title of Baron Blakeney in 1756, a recognition of his military and political accomplishments. This portrait captures Blakeney in the prime of his career, dressed in the uniform of a British military officer, with an air of authority and confidence. The backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea and the Spanish flag in the background serve as a reminder of the complex political and military landscape in which Blakeney played a pivotal role.
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