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File:Portrait of Hugh, Baron Cholmondeley, later 1st Earl of Cholmondeley (by Peter Cross).jpg

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English: Peter Cross (Fl. late 17th century)

Portrait of Hugh, Baron Cholmondeley, later 1st Earl of Cholmondeley (1662-1724)

Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, gold frame, glazed reverse;

signed with the artist's monogram lower left: PC, signed, inscribed and dated verso: Lord Cholmondeley / 1704 / P. Cross

86 by 69 mm.

The sitter supported the claim of William and Mary to the English throne, for which he was created Baron Cholmondeley. In 1706 he was appointed to the Privy Council and further ennobled with the titles Viscount Malpas and Earl of Cholmondeley. Under Queen Anne he was Treasurer of the Household, a position he continued to hold under George I.
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Author
Peter Cross  (1645–1724)  wikidata:Q18546722
 
Alternative names
Luke Crosse; Peter Crosse; Laurence Crosse; Lawrence Crosse; Luke Cross; Peeter; Lawrence Cross; Laurence Luke; Lewis Crosse; Peeter Cross
Description English miniaturist
Date of birth/death circa  Edit this at Wikidata 1724 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death London London
Work period 1650 Edit this at Wikidata–1724 Edit this at Wikidata
Work location
London (1650) Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q18546722

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