Title
Robert Blake
Caption
Robert Blake (1599-1657) English naval commander, born at Bridgwater, Somerset. During the English Civil War he fought on the side of Parliament against Charles I. In 1649 Blake was appointed General at Sea (Admiral) and rebuilt the navy and rewrote naval tactics.
From "The Gallery of Portraits", Vol II, by Charles Knight (London, 1833). Engraving.
Date
1833
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009388P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,1Mb (2,1Mb) / 9,2in x 11,8in / 2774 x 3543 (300dpi)