Simon Pietersz Verelst 1644-1710

In 1644 Simon Pietersz Verelst was born to Pieter Hermansz Verelst [aged 26] at The Hague.

In 1678 [his father] Pieter Hermansz Verelst [aged 60] died.

Around 1678 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 34]. Portrait of Robert Kerr 1st Marquess Lothian [aged 41].

Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 36]. Portrait of Nell Gwyn [aged 29].

Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 36]. Portrait of Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland [aged 60].

Around 1680 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 36]. Portrait of Mary of Modena Queen Consort England Scotland and Ireland [aged 21].

Before 14th November 1687 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 43]. Portrait of Nell Gwyn [aged 37].

Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 65]. Portrait of Mary Savile Countess Isle Thanet.

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Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 65]. Portrait of Frances Wenman.

Frances Wenman: she was born to Thomas Wenman 2nd Viscount Wenman. In or before 1654 Richard Samwell of Upton and she were married. On 25th July 1677 Frances Wenman died.

Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 65] (attributed). Portrait of Penelope Wenman.

Penelope Wenman: In 1596 she was born to Richard Wenman 1st Viscount Wenman and Agnes Fermor. Before 1634 John Dynham and she were married. On 25th January 1664 Penelope Wenman died.

Before 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 65]. Called Frances Hales Countess Fingall. Possibly Frances Hales Countess Fingall.

Frances Hales Countess Fingall: she was born to Edward Hales 3rd Baronet and Frances Windebank. Before 1695 John Bellew 2nd Baronet and she were married. After 7th September 1698 Peter Plunkett 4th Earl of Fingall and she were married. He the son of Luke Plunkett 3rd Earl of Fingall and Margaret Maccarthy Countess Fingall. On 6th August 1746 Frances Hales Countess Fingall died.

In 1710 Simon Pietersz Verelst [aged 66] died.