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Oval portrait of Margaret Thornton.

The 'Algernon' referred to in the title seems to be Algernon, 7th Duke of Somerset (1684–1750), who became Earl of Northumberland in 1748. 'Commanded' means commissioned.

English Heritage, Prudhoe Castle

Prudhoe

Title

'Margaret Thornton, Wife of Thomas Umfreville, Captain of Dragoons – Commanded by Algernon, Earl of Angus'

Date

late 17th C–early 18th C

Medium

oil on canvas

Accession number

88287773

Work type

Painting

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