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Hubert de Burghs oath to defend Dover Castle from French attack by sea, August 1217
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Hubert de Burghs oath to defend Dover Castle from French attack by sea, August 1217
Hubert de Burghs oath to defend Dover Castle from French attack by sea, August 1217. Date: 1217
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1217 13th Attack Defence Defend Dover Hero Heroic Hubert Oath Burghs
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Hubert de Burgh Taking the Oath to Defend Dover Castle from French Attack by Sea, August 1217
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This evocative image captures the moment when Hubert de Burgh, the powerful Justiciar of England, swore an oath to defend Dover Castle against a French naval attack in August 1217. The scene is set against the backdrop of the English coast, with the imposing Dover Castle looming in the distance and the churning waters of the English Channel in the foreground. Hubert de Burgh, dressed in the robes of his office, stands before an assembly of knights and soldiers, his hand raised in a solemn pledge. The gravity of the situation is palpable in the determined expressions of the men around him, as they prepare to repel the advancing French fleet. The year was 1217, and King John had recently died, leaving the English throne in a state of chaos. The French, under the leadership of King Louis VIII, saw an opportunity to seize the English crown for themselves and launched a series of attacks along the southern coast. Dover Castle, a strategic stronghold, was a prime target. Hubert de Burgh, a hero of the 1210s, had already proven himself a capable military leader in the defense of England. With the king's son, Henry III, still a child, Hubert took charge of the defense of the realm. He rallied the English forces, fortified the coast, and prepared for the French assault. This print, from the 13th century, is a testament to the heroic spirit of Hubert de Burgh and the resilience of the English people during a time of great turmoil. Despite the odds, they stood firm against the French threat, and the castle was successfully defended. The image serves as a reminder of the courage and determination that defined the medieval era and continues to inspire us today.
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