RUPERT (1619-1682, Prince 'Rupert of the Rhine', Cavalry Leader under Charles I, Scientist and founder of Hudson Bay Company, Nephew of Charles I)

Superb receipt document with a bold signature acknowledging that he has "received of Tho. Bennett Esq the sum of fifteene hundred pounds, being in full for my two pencions due to me at Michs last past the date thereof ...", 1 side 4to., 3rd November

Prince Rupert, the son of Charles II's Aunt Elizabeth of Bohemia lived in England after the Restoration and he was granted many honours. He was a founder member of the Royal Society and had his own scientific laboratory at Windsor. He never married but liveled a contented family life with his mistress the actress Peg Hughes and their daughter Ruperta.

Item Date:  1679

Stock No:  38033