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

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.
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Title:
Assassination attempt on King George III, 1786. Artist: Francis Jukes
Caption:
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.
Credit:
Album / The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images
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Image size:
4646 x 3760 px | 50.0 MB
Print size:
39.3 x 31.8 cm | 15.5 x 12.5 in (300 dpi)