Richard Burton Phillipson (c.1723–1792), Colonel, 1st (Royal) Regiment of Dragoons (1744–1779)

Image credit: Eye Town Council

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The sitter is Lieutenant General Richard Burton Phillipson (c.1723–1792), shown when Colonel of the 1st (or Royal) Regiment of Dragoons from 1744 to 1779. Phillipson also served as Member of Parliament for Eye between 1762–1768 and 1770–1792, in the local Cornwallis interest.

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Eye

Title

Richard Burton Phillipson (c.1723–1792), Colonel, 1st (Royal) Regiment of Dragoons (1744–1779)

Date

c.1777

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 146 x W 115 cm (E)

Accession number

TH.03

Work type

Painting

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