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This book offers the first major reassessment of the life and work of Sir Henry Bennet, earl of Arlington, for over a century. Arlington was one of Charles II’s chief ministers and the book charts his early years through to the careers of his descendants, examining his political development as a courtier, diplomat, linguist and politician. Authored by a series of experts in the field, the ...
15 de abr. de 2024 · Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington (1618-1685), Politician, Lord Chamberlain. Sitter in 19 portraits An important politician, Bennet was appointed Secretary of State at the Restoration, and led the opposition to the Earl of Clarendon in the Council.
This book offers the first major reassessment of the life and work of Sir Henry Bennet, earl of Arlington, for over a century. Arlington was one of Charles II’s chief ministers and the book charts his early years through to the careers of his descendants, examining his political development as a courtier, diplomat, linguist and politician.
Baron Arlington is a title in the Peerage of England which was created, on 14 March 1665, for Sir Henry Bennet, younger brother of John Bennet, 1st Baron Ossulston. In 1672, he was made Earl of Arlington and Viscount Thetford , and was regranted the title of Baron Arlington , with a special remainder allowing it to pass to both male and female descendants, rather than only heirs male , as was ...
Henry Bennett Earl of Arlington.jpg 391 × 500; 45 KB Peter Lely (1618-1680) (and studio) - Henry Bennet (1618–1685), 1st Earl of Arlington, in Garter Robes - 108929 - National Trust.jpg 713 × 1,200; 97 KB
Search for: '1st earl of Arlington, Henry Bennet' in Oxford Reference ». (1618–85).Having fought for the crown in the Civil War, the future foreign minister of Charles II represented him at Madrid during Cromwell's alliance with France against Spain. Financially dependent on office, he did little to improve Anglo‐Dutch relations, though in ...
Bennet, Henry, 1st earl of Arlington (1618-85) View image ... Kntd. by 23 Dec. 1656; cr. Baron Arlington 14 Mar. 1665, Earl of Arlington 22 Apr. 1672; KG 15 June 1672.
