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Biography of Peter Du Cane 1713-1803

On 22nd April 1713 Peter Du Cane was born.

In 1735 Peter Du Cane (age 21) and Mary Norris were married.

In 1744 Peter Du Cane (age 30) was appointed High Sheriff of Essex.

In 1745 Peter Du Cane (age 31) established his family at Braxted Park, Essex.

1747. Arthur Devis (age 34). Portrait of Peter Du Cane (age 33). The left hand panel of the Du Cane Triptych.

1747. Arthur Devis (age 34). Portraits of the Du Cane ChildrenPeter Du Cane (age 33). The centre panel of the Du Cane Triptych.

In 1750 Peter Du Cane (age 36) was appointed Director of the East India Company.

On 28th March 1803 Peter Du Cane (age 89) died.