Barbara Villiers, (1641-1709), Countess of Castlemaine and Duchess of Cleveland

Barbara Villiers, (1641-1709), Countess of Castlemaine and Duchess of Cleveland
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Medium - oil on canvas

Measurements - H 123 x W 101 cm

Purchased 1992

Granddaughter of Barbara St John & mistress of King Charles II

Year:
c. 1665
Artist:
Peter Lely (1618-1680)
Type:
Portrait
Location:
State Bedroom, Lydiard House
Owner:
Swindon Borough Council
Reference:
Lyd 1993/048
Copyright:
Lydiard House
Credit:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on:
Saturday 11th September 2021

Items of Interest

Barbara St John (d1672) Sister to Sir John St John. 1st Bt. and wife of Sir Edward Villiers
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