Sir Henry Vane, the elder (18 February 1589 – 1655) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1654.
He served King Charles in many posts including secretary of state, but on the outbreak of the English Civil War joined the Parliamentary cause.
He was the third cousin of Francis Fane, 1st Earl of Westmorland.
Michiel Jansz. van Miereveld, Michiel van Miereveld, Michiel Jansz. van Miereveldt, Michiel van Miereveldt, Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, Michael Janszen Mierevelt, Michael Jansz. van Miereveldt
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Dutch painter and draughtsman court painter to the Prince of Orange.
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