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Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland KG KB PC (baptised 15 August 1590, died 9 March 1649), was an English courtier and politician executed by Parliament after being captured fighting for the Royalists during the Second English Civil War.
Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland. (1590-1649), Courtier. Sitter in 27 portraits. A courtier and favourite of James I and later Henrietta Maria, whose marriage with Charles I he helped to negotiate, it was said that Rich's 'features and pleasant aspect equalled the most beautiful women'.
Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland (1590-1649), Courtier. Sitter in 27 portraits. Artist. Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits. Linked publications.
Learn about Henry Rich, a royalist commander who switched sides during the English Civil War and was executed by Parliament.
Biography. Rich was the younger son of Robert, 3rd Lord Rich, one of the wealthiest peers of England, who was created earl of Warwick in 1618. Although the Richs were among the most important aristocratic patrons of puritan ministers, the family was dogged by scandals, which has led commentators, at the time and since, to question their godliness.
Henry Rich Earl of Holland Portraits of characters illustrious in British His | Museum number 1902,1011.5781 |
Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland KG KB PC (baptised 15 August 1590, died 9 March 1649), was an English courtier and politician executed by Parliament after being captured fighting for the Royalists during the Second English Civil War.
