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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). 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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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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81.5 x 49.2 cm | 32.1 x 19.4 in (300 dpi)

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