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Felton assassinating the Duke of Buckingham, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
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Felton assassinating the Duke of Buckingham, 1773. Creator: Charles Grignion
Felton assassinating the Duke of Buckingham, 1773. John Felton (c1595-1628) lieutenant in the English Army, stabbed George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham to death in the Greyhound Pub of Portsmouth on 23 August 1628. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). From " A New and Complete History of England, From the Earliest Period of Authentic Intelligence to the Present Time", by Temple Sydney. [J. Cooke, London, 1773]
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the assassination of the Duke of Buckingham by John Felton in 1628. Created by Charles Grignion, this engraving depicts the dramatic scene that unfolded at the Greyhound Pub in Portsmouth on August 23rd, 1628. The image showcases a group of people gathered inside the pub, with Felton standing prominently as he carries out his act of revenge against George Villiers, the powerful Duke. The intense emotions are palpable as Felton's knife pierces through the air towards his target. This historic event is immortalized within the pages of "A New and Complete History of England" by Temple Sydney, published in London in 1773. The detailed illustration brings to life this dark chapter from British history and offers a glimpse into an era filled with political intrigue and personal vendettas. As we observe this portrait, it serves as a reminder of how actions driven by vengeance can shape destinies and alter nations. It also highlights the power that art possesses to capture pivotal moments throughout time. With its monochrome aesthetic and intricate details, this print transports us back to 17th-century England, allowing us to witness firsthand one man's fateful decision that forever changed both his own life and that of an influential duke.
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