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DS1988-1006
Charles Fitz Roy, Duke of Grafton, &cc.
DS1988-1006

Charles Fitz Roy, Duke of Grafton, &cc.

Date1731
After work by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)
Engraver John Faber Jr. (1684 - 1756)
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint with line engraving
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1982-56
DescriptionLower margin reads: "G. Kneller Bar.t Pinx.t/ J. Faber Fecit 1731/ Charles Fitz Roy, / Duke of Grafton, &cc"
Label TextCharles FitzRoy (1683-1757) was the 2nd Duke of Grafton and a member of the Kit-Cat Club. He was also a supporter and one of the Founding Governors of the Foundling Hospital established in 1739.