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Richard Vct Cobham
RICHARD COBHAM, viscount COBHAM military commander and diplomat
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1669 1749 Cobham Diplomat Viscount
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.2cm x 23.7cm (6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking portrait captures the distinguished viscount Richard Cobham (1669-1749), an English military commander and diplomat of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Cobham's military career began in earnest during the War of the League of Augsburg (1688-1697), where he served under the Duke of Marlborough and earned a reputation for his bravery and tactical acumen. He went on to hold various military and diplomatic posts throughout Europe, including Ambassador to the Court of St. James's in Madrid and the Hague, and Lieutenant-General of the Ordnance. Cobham's military successes were not limited to the battlefield. In 1711, he played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Utrecht, which ended the War of the Spanish Succession and brought about significant changes to the political landscape of Europe. His diplomatic skills were once again put to the test during the War of the Polish Succession (1733-1738), where he served as the British Ambassador to the Sublime Porte in Constantinople. Despite his many accomplishments, Cobham's life was not without controversy. In 1715, he was implicated in the South Sea Bubble scandal, which saw the collapse of the South Sea Company and widespread financial ruin. However, he managed to avoid prosecution and continued to serve his country with distinction. This portrait, likely painted in the late 17th or early 18th century, captures Cobham in the prime of his career. Dressed in the uniform of a British general, he gazes intently out at the viewer, exuding a sense of confidence and authority. The intricately detailed background, featuring a landscape with a grand castle and rolling hills, adds to the sense of grandeur and importance. This portrait is a testament to Cobham's remarkable military and diplomatic career and his enduring legacy in British history.
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