File:Patrons of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.jpg
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The two portraits hanging above the replica Tompion clocks depict Royal Patrons of the Observatory. King Charles II was the Observatory's founder and first Royal Patron. He signed a royal warrant ordering it to be built on 22 June 1675. James II was the Royal Patron from 1685-89. The original portrait, by Peter Lely, is currently in the Royal Hospital Chelsea. (left: King Charles II (1630-85), Peter Lely, oill on canvas, about 1670 - right: King James II (1633-1701) by Mavis Jons after Sir Peter Lely, oil on canvas, about 1984) |
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The two portraits hanging above the replica Tompion clocks depict Royal Patrons of the Observatory. King Charles II was the Observatory's founder and first Royal Patron. He signed a royal warrant ordering it to be built on 22 June 1675. James II was the Royal Patron from 1685-89. The original portrait, by Peter Lely, is currently in the Royal Hospital Chelsea. (left: King Charles II (1630-85), Peter Lely, oill on canvas, about 1670 - right: King James II (1633-1701) by Mavis Jons after Sir Peter Lely, oil on canvas, about 1984) |
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Patrons of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
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| Author | Andres Rueda |
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