Prince Rupert, Count Palatinate (1641-420) – Gerrit Van Honthorst [National Portrait Gallery London]
Rupert here isn’t just a pretty face: soldier, patron of science, inventor, scientist and just for giggles is an accomplished artist. No really, I couldn’t make this guy up: he was shot in the head during the English Civil War, and lived to report his findings on the experience by presenting a report to the Royal Society. Badass. And no doubt he could flip that hair like a boss.
Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, was a noted German soldier,
admiral, scientist, sportsman, colonial governor and amateur artist
during the 17th century. He first came to prominence as a Cavalier cavalry commander during the English Civil War.