Assassination of Henry III, King of France, 1589 (1589-1590). Artist: Unknown

Assassination of Henry III, King of France, 1589 (1589-1590). Artist: Unknown

1-157-887 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Assassination of Henry III, King of France, 1589 (1589-1590). King from 1574, Henry (1551-1589) was assassinated by friar Jacques Clement for his opposition to the Catholic Holy League. Clement stabbed the king having been allowed access to him on the pretext of having an important message to deliver.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Henry III, King of France: French: King
  2. Jacques Clement: French: monk, assassin of King Henry III of France

Medium
  1. Woodcut

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3674x2850
File Size : 30,677kb


Aliases

  1. 002643
  1. 002643
  1. 0390004811
  1. 1-157-887
  1. 1157887
  1. 4811

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