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title: Captain Christopher Gunman
author: Doddington Hall and Gardens
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16877/captain-christopher-gunman/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-01-11
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# Captain Christopher Gunman
_Authored by Doddington Hall and Gardens_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/16877.jpg)
## Image Caption
Captain Christopher Gunman, oil on canvas, by an unknown artist, c. 1670–5. Gunman's right hand rests on the muzzle of a cannon, establishing him as the captain of a man-of-[war](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/). The loss of his left hand is discreetly hidden by his sleeve.
Courtesy of Doddington Hall and Gardens, Lincolnshire.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Gardens, D. H. a. (2023, January 11). Captain Christopher Gunman. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Gardens, Doddington Hall and. "Captain Christopher Gunman." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 11, 2023. .
### MLA
Gardens, Doddington Hall and. "Captain Christopher Gunman." *World History Encyclopedia*, 11 Jan 2023, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://www.artandthecountryhouse.com/catalogues/catalogues-index/captain-christopher-gunman-1151) by **Doddington Hall and Gardens**. Submitted by [Ibolya Horváth](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/horvath.ibolya/ "User Page: Ibolya Horváth"), published on 11 January 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.