Title
sons of William the Pious draw lots.
Caption
seven sons of William the Pious agreed that only one of them should marry and continue the succession, and they decided to draw lots. This took place in 1592. Into the reputed helmet of their famous ancestor, William the Lion, six silver balls and one goíd ba 11 were placed and drawn for. The prize fell to George, the second youngest, who became grandfather to George I. of England. reproduced from the painting by Eyre Crowe. William V, Duke of Bavaria (29 September 1548 ñ 7 February 1626), called the Pious, (German: Wilhelm V., der Fromme, Herzog von Bayern) was Duke of Bavaria from 1579 to 1597
Date
16th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A22_155
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (6,5Mb) / 20,0in x 11,6in / 6002 x 3494 (300dpi)