The Hon.ble William Blakeney esq.r : lieutenant general of His Majesty's forces and lieutenant governor of Minorca [engraving]
IN L2005F180 1698/1811 ff
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Title
The Hon.ble William Blakeney esq.r : lieutenant general of His Majesty's forces and lieutenant governor of Minorca [engraving]
Variant Title
The Honorable William Blakeney [engraving]
Published
[S.l. : s.n., s.d.]
Description
1 engraving : port. ; 18 x 11 cm.
Call Number
IN L2005F180 1698/1811 ff
Note
Bust of Blakeney facing to his left within an oval border decorated with halberds, sword, and drum.
Blakeney held the fortress at Minorca for 70 days, surrendering only after Byng's unsuccessful attempt to interrupt the French fleet. He later testified ambiguously at Byng's court martial.
On leaf 71r of The Tragedy of Admiral Byng, 1756-1757
Blakeney held the fortress at Minorca for 70 days, surrendering only after Byng's unsuccessful attempt to interrupt the French fleet. He later testified ambiguously at Byng's court martial.
On leaf 71r of The Tragedy of Admiral Byng, 1756-1757
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