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Henry St John (1652-1742) aged 66 in Parliamentary robes

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Medium - oil on canvas

Measurements - H 130 x W 110 cm

Purchased in 1965 from Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke

Year:: 1718

Artist:: Charles d'Agar (after Kneller)

Type:: Portrait

Location:: Drawing Room

Owner:: Swindon Borough Council

Reference:: Lyd 1992/001

Copyright:: Lydiard House

Last updated on:: Saturday 11th September 2021

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