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Assassination attempt on King George III, 1786. Artist: Francis Jukes

Assassination attempt on King George III, 1786. Artist: Francis Jukes

1-237-293 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

Scene depicting the attempt made by Margaret Nicholson to assassinate King George III at the entrance to St James's Palace, London, on August 2, 1786; showing the assassin approaching the King, holding a knife in her hand, Yeomen of the Guard rush forward. The King was unharmed and the woman was discovered to be insane and sent to Old Bethlehem Hospital.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Francis Jukes, attributed to: British: Artist, printmaker
  2. Robert Pollard, attributed to: British: Engraver, artist, printmaker, publisher
After
  1. Robert Smirke: British; English: Painter, artist
Subject
  1. Margaret Nicholson: (British?):
  2. King George III: German; English: King of Great Britain
Medium
  1. Aquatint
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W
Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

People Royalty

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Locations & Buildings Palaces & Stately Homes

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4646x3760
File Size : 51,179kb

Aliases

  1. 34261
  1. 0220000260
  1. 1-237-293
  1. 1237293
  1. 260
  1. 34261
  1. A3
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