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William Pulteney (1684–1764), Earl of Bath

Image credit: Victoria Art Gallery

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Reputedly the wealthiest man in England, William Pulteney invested money in new houses in Georgian Bath.

He was born William Johnstone, but after marring heiress Frances Pulteney, he changed his name. The Pulteney family owned estates in Bathwick, just outside the city centre, across the River Avon. As there was no bridge, the land was of little use for development. Pulteney commissioned architect Robert Adam to design the now famous Pulteney Bridge, which made development of Bathwick a highly profitable project.

Bath Guildhall, Victoria Art Gallery

Bath

Title

William Pulteney (1684–1764), Earl of Bath

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 75 x W 62 cm

Accession number

BATVG : P : 1991.15

Acquisition method

purchased with the assistance of the Victoria and Albert Museum Purchase Grant Fund and the National Art Collections Fund; on loan from the Victoria Art Gallery, Bath

Work type

Painting

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