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Sir Roger Mostyn (1559/60-1642)

BRITISH SCHOOL, 17th century

Sir Roger Mostyn (1559/60-1642)

Date: 1634

Media: oil on canvas

Size: 76.2 x 63.5 cm

Acquired: 1975; Purchase

Accession Number: NMW A 15

Roger Mostyn (1559/60-1642) of Mostyn Hall, Flintshire (Clwyd), married Mary, daughter of Sir John Wynn of Gwydir. A prominent figure in North Wales, he was knighted in 1608 and served as Sheriff for Anglesey 1589-90, for Flintshire 1608-9, 1626-7 and as MP for Flintshire 1621-2. The picture is based on a full length portrait of the sitter, dated 1634, at Mostyn Hall.

Comments (2)

margaret warwick
2 December 2008, 10:18
Please Do you have any information on Sir Edward Mostyn, 7th baronet. 1785-1841
Where is he buried, and where did he own quarries and properties in Warwickshire.

Many thanks

Margaret.
Art Department Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales Staff
2 December 2008, 10:17
Thank you for your enquiry. Most of the information we hold regarding the Mostyn family relates directly to the paintings in our collection. So unfortunately we don
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