Born 1697.—Died 1764.—William III.—Anne.—George I.—George II.—George III.
Born in London, began life as an engraver on silver: he became a great painter. The engravings of The Rake’s Progress, Marriage à la Mode, The Analysis of Beauty, etc., are universally known. His works are full of satire and instruction, though not of the most pleasing kind.
JAMES STUART.
Born 1688.—Died 1766.—James II.—William III.—Anne.—George I.—George II.—George III.
The first Pretender, son of James II., who when living at St. Germain, in France, landed in Scotland after the battle of Sheriffmuir, and made a public entry into Dundee. His small army soon melted away, and he escaped in a small vessel from the Bay of Montrose to Gravelines. Unhappily, eight Jacobite noblemen had been induced to rise in this rebellion, and though most of them escaped, Lords Derwentwater and Kenmure were beheaded on Tower Hill.
LAWRENCE STERNE,
Born 1738.—Died 1768.—George II.—George III.
Born at Clonmel in Ireland, was author of The Sentimental Journey, Tristram Shandy, and other works.
GEORGE WHITFIELD,
Born 1714.—Died 1770.—Anne.—George I.—George II.—George III.