STANHOPE (James, 1673-1721, Soldier and Statesman, 1st Viscount 1717, 1st Earl 1718)

Signature on fragment of a document as Secretary of State, 1 side 1½" x 6", Whitehall, 28th September

During the War of the Spanish Succession, Stanhope played an important part as Colonel of Foot Guards under Marlborough and in Spain, being a prisoner of the French for two years. On his release he worked hard to support the Hanoverian succession, and had chief charge of suppressing the rising of 1715.

Item Date:  1715

Stock No:  51664      £125

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