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Há 4 dias · The Iveagh Bequest: A Legacy of Art Kenwood House is not only renowned for its architectural splendor but also for the extraordinary art collection it houses. The Iveagh Bequest, a generous gift from Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, in 1927, transformed Kenwood into a veritable art gallery, with masterpieces spanning centuries and genres.
21 de mai. de 2024 · The sale took place on 1 December 1902, when the whole property was bought in one lot on behalf of Edward Guinness, Baron Iveagh, for £565,000. In the summer of 1903 the mortgage to the Sun Insurance Office and a substantial part (or perhaps all) of the mortgages incurred in 1897–8 by the fifth Baron were repaid.
22 de mai. de 2024 · Guinness's marriage to Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, was a happy and successful one. The couple had eight children together, and Guinness was a loving and supportive mother. She was also a strong advocate for women's rights and education. Guinness's role as a wife and mother had a significant impact on her philanthropy.
Há 1 dia · Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, was King of England from 1272 to 1307. Concurrently, he was Lord of Ireland, and from 1254 to 1306 he ruled Gascony as Duke of Aquitaine in his capacity as a vassal of the French king.
Há 3 dias · This was a break with the past for England and for Edward. Such was the measure of the man. Edward I was, in the title of Marc Morris’s book, ‘a mighty and terrible king’. The latest biography of Edward I is a welcome one, though it is more likely to embellish the bookshelves of the public library than the studies of academics.
13 de mai. de 2024 · As the daughter of Rupert Guinness, 2nd Earl of Iveagh, she inherited a vast fortune which she used to support various causes, including the arts, education, and animal welfare. Guinness was also a passionate collector of jewelry, art, and furniture, and her collection is now housed in the Iveagh Bequest at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Há 6 dias · Edward’s early reign was filled with warfare for he was determined to create a united kingdom. After a successful campaign in Wales (during which time Eleanor gave birth to a son, Edward – the first Prince of Wales and later King Edward II of England – in Caernarfon Castle) King Edward turned his attention to Scotland.
