Lord Lyttleton

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Date:1774

Description:George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton of Frankley (1709-1773)was a politician, historian and patron of the arts, being a friend and supporter of the poet Alexander Pope and the author Henry Fielding. He was Member of Parliament for Okehampton 1735-1756 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1755-1756. He died at his home at Hagley Park, Worcestershire.

Engraving by R. Dunkerton after a painting by B. West. Published 14th February 1774 by R. Dunkerton, Villiers Street, Strand, London.

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Source: Staffordshire County Buildings Picture Collection

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