Comments on: Stars of Political Cartooning - James Gillray

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ZEITGEIST / Quick hits — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:15:24 +0000

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By: Jeremy Cresswell

Jeremy Cresswell — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:19:13 +0000

Pedantry time again. Actually Prince Charles has stated that he will take the Name George VII when he assumes the throne, as the other Charles' had a bit of a rough time.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:56:34 +0000

Charles III? I'm pretty sure that the idea of there being a Charles III was a big part of why there was so much anti-Catholic sentiment being drummed up in the first place.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:02:10 +0000

Ha! You're right, I wrote Charles where I meant to write George. Thanks for the pick-up!

As per the Catholic thing, did I imply that it detracted from his art? 'Twas not my intent!

By: Alf Tupper

Alf Tupper — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:55:22 +0000

Charles III ? Do you mean George III, Charles III is still waiting for his mum to pop her clogs.
Gillray was no different from the majority of Englishmen of his time in a dislike and distrust of Catholics, but that does not detract from his art.