Sujet

The execution of the Earl of Strafford on Tower Hill, London, 12 May 1641 (1903). Artist: Unknown.

Légende

The execution of the Earl of Strafford on Tower Hill, London, 12 May 1641 (1903). Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641) was Lord Deputy of Ireland from 1632 until 1639, establishing a strong authoritarian rule. Recalled to England, he became a leading advisor to King Charles I, attempting to strengthen the royal position against Parliament. When Parliament condemned him to death, Charles signed the death warrant and Wentworth was executed. From London in the Time of the Stuarts, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1903]
The Print Collector collection

Date

1903

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Notre référence

HRM19C76_113

Model release

Non

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

160,2Mo (9,2Mo) / 81,5cm x 49,2cm / 9630 x 5816 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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