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William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield (1705-1793). English jurist. In a pioneering judgement in 1772, he held that English Law did not recognise the state of slavery. Portrait by John Singleton Copley (1737-1815). Murray wearing his Peer's robes. Oil on canvas (227,6 x 149 cm), exhibited 1783. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.

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William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield (1705-1793). English jurist. In a pioneering judgement in 1772, he held that English Law did not recognise the state of slavery. Portrait by John Singleton Copley (1737-1815). Murray wearing his Peer's robes. Oil on canvas (227,6 x 149 cm), exhibited 1783. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.

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3683 x 5269 px | 55.5 MB

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31.2 x 44.6 cm | 12.3 x 17.6 in (300 dpi)

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