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Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon, KT (18 June 1743 – 17 June 1827), styled Marquess of Huntly until 1752, was a Scottish nobleman, described by Kaimes as the "greatest subject in Britain", and was also known as the Cock o' the North, the traditional epithet attached to the chief of the Gordon clan .
Hace 6 días · A portrait of the young duke by Pompeo Batoni, painted in Rome in 1764. The painting shows his passion for hunting and his disinterest in classical antiquities.
Learn about the origins and branches of the Gordon family, a Scottish clan with a rich and turbulent history. Find out how Adam de Gordon, the ancestor of the 4th duke of Gordon, fought for Scotland's independence and was rewarded by Robert the Bruce.
Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon, 1743 - 1827. Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland. date created: Dated 1774. materials: Oil on canvas. measurements: 91.40 x 71.40 cm; Framed: 108.00 x 86.50 x 5.30 cm. object type: Painting. credit line:
Alexander Gordon, 2nd Duke of Gordon (c. 1678–1728), only son of the 1st Duke; Cosmo George Gordon, 3rd Duke of Gordon (c. 1720–1752), eldest son of the 2nd Duke; Other title (4th Duke): Earl of Norwich and Baron Gordon of Huntly, in the county of Gloucester (GB, 1784) and Baron Mordaunt (En, 1529)
Details. Title: Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon (1743 - 1827) Creator: Pompeo Girolamo Batoni. Date Created: 1764. Physical Dimensions: h 292.00 , w 192.00 cm. Type: Painting....
Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon. primary name: primary name: Gordon, Alexander. other name: other name: (Duke of) Gordon.
