Henry Earl Danby
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Henry Earl Danby
HENRY DANVERS, earl of DANBY Royalist soldier and statesman, who founded the physick garden at Oxford. with his autograph
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1573 1644 Anthony Auto Graph Danby Danvers Dyck Dyke Founded Oxford Physick Royalist
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image, Henry Danvers, Earl of Danby (1573-1644), a prominent Royalist soldier and statesman, is seen affixing his autograph to a document, perhaps related to the founding of the Physick Garden in Oxford. The year is 1644, a pivotal moment in English history as the Civil War raged on between the supporters of King Charles I and the Parliamentarians. Danvers, a man of great influence and wealth, played a significant role in the conflict. He was a staunch Royalist, and his military prowess was evident in his successful defense of Oxford during the siege by Parliamentary forces in 1642. However, Danvers was not just a soldier; he was also a statesman who believed in the healing power of nature. The Physick Garden in Oxford, founded in 1621, was a place of healing and learning. Danvers, who was a patron of the garden, may have played a role in its development during his time in the city. The garden was unique in that it focused on medicinal plants, providing a valuable resource for apothecaries, physicians, and scholars. The image of Danvers signing a document in the garden adds an air of importance to the scene. The garden, with its neatly trimmed hedges and orderly rows of plants, serves as a backdrop to Danvers's intellectual and political pursuits. The dyke in the background, with its water flowing gently, represents the life-giving force of nature that Danvers and his contemporaries sought to harness for healing and wellbeing. Danvers's signature, written in a bold, confident hand, is a testament to his authority and influence. The image captures a moment in history, a snapshot of a man who was a soldier, a statesman, and a patron of the arts and sciences. The Physick Garden in Oxford, which still exists today, is a reminder of Danvers's legacy and his commitment to the healing power of nature.
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