John Manners, Marquess of Granby ('Relieving the Distress'd Soldier and his Family') Greetings Card
Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:
John Manners, Marquess of Granby ('Relieving the Distress'd Soldier and his Family') NPG D34761
© National Portrait Gallery, London
by Richard Houston, published by Robert Sayer, after Edward Penny
John Manners was the oldest son and heir of John Manners, third Duke of Rutland, who survived him. He was known by his father's subsidiary title of Marquess of Granby. Granby entered Parliament as an MP in 1741. His fame is based on his activities as a commander in the Seven Years War, where he served in Western Germany under Ferdinand of Brunswick. He was extremely popular as a commander, and this is reflected in the number of inns and pubs named after him.... more
Card size: 125mm x 175mm
Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.










