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George II at the Battle of Dettingen, with the Duke of Cumberland and Robert, 4th Earl of Holderness, 27 June 1743

John Wootton (c.1682–1764)

National Army Museum

George II at the Battle of Dettingen, with the Duke of Cumberland and Robert, 4th Earl of Holderness, 27 June 1743

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The Battle of Dettingen was fought during the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748) in the area which is now southern Germany. When his retreat was cut off, George II (1683–1760) successfully led a multinational force of British, Hanoverians, Dutch and Austrians against the French under the Duc de Noailles, inflicting heavy losses. This was the last occasion when a reigning British monarch led his troops in person on the battlefield. As Duke of Cambridge, the King had already fought under Marlborough’s command at the Battle of Oudenarde in 1708. Although he displayed great personal courage, the King had little flair for higher military command and wisely left the conduct of the campaign to his generals. His victory at Dettingen brought him much popularity at home.

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Title

George II at the Battle of Dettingen, with the Duke of Cumberland and Robert, 4th Earl of Holderness, 27 June 1743

Date

c.1743

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 145.8 x W 163.3 cm

Accession number

NAM. 1961-07-116

Acquisition method

purchased at Sotheby’s through the Art Fund and with help from Pilgrims Trust, 1961

Work type

Painting

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John Wootton

c.1682–1764

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