Biography of William Orpen 1878-1931

William Orpen is in Painters.

Before 27th November 1878 [his father] Arthur Herbert Orpen (age 48) and [his mother] Anne Caulfield were married.

On 27th November 1878 William Orpen was born to [his father] Arthur Herbert Orpen (age 48) and [his mother] Anne Caulfield at Stillorgan, Dublin.

1900. William Orpen (age 21). "The Mirror". Model Emily Scoble from the Slade School of Art tto whom the artist was briefly engaged. She ended their relationship in 1901.

1901. William Orpen (age 22). Self-Portrait. "The family of George Swinton" including George Swinton (age 41) and Elizabeth Ebsworth.

George Swinton: On 10th May 1859 he was born to Archibald Campbell Swinton and Georgiana Caroline Sitwell. In 1895 George Swinton and Elizabeth Ebsworth were married. On 17th January 1937 George Swinton died.

Elizabeth Ebsworth: she was born to E H Ebsworth of Gattonside.

After 1901 William Orpen (age 22) and Grace Knewstub were married.

1905. William Orpen (age 26). "The Mirror".

1907. William Orpen (age 28). Self-Portrait. "Self-portrait with glasses".

Deeds of King Henry V

Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.

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Around 1907. William Orpen (age 28). Portrait of Grace Gifford (age 18).

Grace Gifford: On 4th March 1888 she was born. On 3rd May 1916 Joseph Plunkett and she were married in the chapel of Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, a few hours before he was executed. Guards John Smith and John Lockerby were the only two witnesses. On 4th May 1916 Joseph Plunkett was executed for his part in the Easter Rising. His wife, Grace Gifford, who hed had married hours before, was woken at two am and taken back to the jail where they had their final meeting. On 13th December 1955 she died.

Around 1908 to 1912. William Orpen (age 29). "[his wife] Grace reading at Howth Bay". Model the artist's wife Grace Knewstub.

Grace Knewstub: After 1901 William Orpen and she were married.

1913. William Orpen (age 34). Self-Portrait. "Sowing New Seed".

1913. William Orpen (age 34). Self-Portrait. "Sowing New Seed".

1915. William Orpen (age 36). Portrait of Myra Idina Sackville Countess of Erroll (age 21).

1917. William Orpen (age 38). Portrait of Lady Marriott, Maud "Momo" Kahn (age 20).

Maud "Momo" Kahn: In 1897 she was born. In 1920 John Charles Oakes Marriott and she were married. In 1960 she died.

1917. William Orpen (age 38). Portrait of Yvonne Aubicq.

1917. William Orpen (age 38). "The Refugee". Model Yvonne Aubicq.

Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall

The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.

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1917. William Orpen (age 38). Self-Portrait.

1918. William Orpen (age 39). "Zonnebeke".

1918. William Orpen (age 39). "Dead Germans in a Trench".

1919. William Orpen (age 40). Portrait of Edgar Gascoyne-Cecil 1st Viscount Cecil (age 54).

1919. William Orpen (age 40). Portrait of Charles Sackville-West 4th Baron Sackville (age 48).

Charles Sackville-West 4th Baron Sackville: On 10th August 1870 he was born to William Sackville-West and Georgina Dodwell. On 28th January 1928 Lionel Sackville-West 3rd Baron Sackville died. His brother Charles succeeded 4th Baron Sackville of Knole in Kent. On 8th May 1962 Charles Sackville-West 4th Baron Sackville died. His son Edward succeeded 5th Baron Sackville of Knole in Kent.

1919. William Orpen (age 40). Portrait of George Allardice 1st Baron Riddell (age 53).

1919. William Orpen (age 40). Portrait of Edward George Villiers Stanley 17th Earl of Derby (age 53).

In 1926 [his father] Arthur Herbert Orpen (age 96) died.

Deeds of King Henry V

Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.

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1928. William Orpen (age 49). Portrait of Ernest Benn 2nd Baronet (age 52).

Ernest Benn 2nd Baronet: On 25th June 1875 he was born. On 17th January 1954 he died.

On 29th September 1931 William Orpen (age 52) died.

Royal Ancestors of William Orpen

Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 21 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 27 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 22 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings Godwinson: Great x 25 Grand Son of King Harold II of England

Kings England: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 21 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks

Kings France: Great x 23 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of William Orpen

Father: Arthur Herbert Orpen

William Orpen 15 x Great Grand Son of

GrandFather: Bishop Charles Caulfield

Mother: Anne Caulfield 14 x Great Grand Daughter of

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry St George 9 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 3 Grandfather: George St George 10 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard St George 1st Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Bligh

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizzabeth Bligh

Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Bligh St George 2nd Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of

GrandMother: Grace St George 13 x Great Grand Daughter of