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Sir Thomas Lucas, Knight of St John's Colchester

Robert Peake, 1600

Sir Thomas Lucas of the parish of St. John's near Colchester became High Sheriff of Essex in 1568 and was knighted in 1571. He entertained Queen Elizabeth I at Colchester in 1579.

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Title of artwork, date

Sir Thomas Lucas, Knight of St John's Colchester, 1600

Date supported

1993

Medium and material

Oil on panel

Dimensions

90 x 74 cm

Grant

1875

Total cost

7500

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