John Fuller Greetings Card
Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:
John Fuller NPG D31701
© National Portrait Gallery, London
by Unknown artist
In 1777, John Fuller inherited a vast fortune and property from his uncle who owned plantations in Jamaica. Using this new wealth, he entered Parliament in 1780. While his chief interest was the Sussex militia, in which he was a captain, Fuller was also a vocal advocate for slavery. Frequently an object of fun in the House of Commons, he became infamous for his drunken interventions in debates. On one occasion, this resulted in two days in custody before apologising to the House. Fuller retired... more
Card size: 125mm x 175mm
Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.










