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Bampfylde Moore Carew - King of the Beggars, 1821. Creator: R Page
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Bampfylde Moore Carew - King of the Beggars, 1821. Creator: R Page
Bampfylde Moore Carew - King of the Beggars, 1821. Portrait of Bampfylde Moore Carew (1693-1759), English rogue, vagabond and impostor. He apparently had the dexterity to defraud a lady near Taunton of twenty guineas, under the pretext of discovering to her, by his skill in astrology, a hidden treasure. Carew was convicted of vagrancy and transported to Maryland. He eventually made his way back to England and settled down after winning a lottery. He claimed to be King of the Beggars, and was also known as King of the Gypsies. Carew became famous from his memoirs, in which he describes himself as the Noted Devonshire Stroller and Dogstealer. From " Wonderful Characters: Comprising Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Most Remarkable Persons of Every Age and Nation", Vol. I, by Henry Wilson. [J. Robins and Co. Albion Press, London, 1821]
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The print captures the enigmatic figure of Bampfylde Moore Carew, known as the King of the Beggars and Gypsies. Created in 1821 by R Page, this black and white portrait showcases Carew's intriguing life story. Born in 1693, he was an English rogue who possessed remarkable skills in deception and trickery. One notable exploit involved defrauding a lady near Taunton of twenty guineas under the guise of using his astrology expertise to reveal a hidden treasure. However, his criminal activities eventually caught up with him, leading to a conviction for vagrancy and transportation to Maryland. Remarkably, Carew managed to find his way back to England where he settled down after winning a lottery. He proudly claimed the title of King of the Beggars and Gypsies throughout his life. His memoirs became famous for their vivid descriptions of his adventures as "the Noted Devonshire Stroller and Dogstealer". This image offers a glimpse into eighteenth-century Britain's underworld, showcasing Carew's distinctive attire consisting of fur hat and unique clothing style. The engraving exudes an air of mystery surrounding this imposter extraordinaire. Preserved within Henry Wilson's book "Wonderful Characters: Comprising Memoirs and Anecdotes" this portrait serves as a testament to Carew's audacious personality that captivated both contemporaries and future generations alike. It stands as a reminder that even amidst crime and deceit, there can be fascination found within extraordinary tales such as those woven by Bampfylde Moore Carew - truly one-of-a-kind character from history.
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