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

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

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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]


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Thomas Wentworth: British; English: Lord Deputy of Ireland, statesman
People Related
  1. Sir Walter Besant: British: novelist and philanthropist
  2. King Charles I: British; English: King

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 35 W

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Castles

Society & Culture Law & Crime

Society & Culture Death & Burial

History & Politics Politics Politicians


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 9630x5816
File Size : 54,696kb


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  1. 0580037021
  1. 2-634-607
  1. 2634607

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