RM2T4GXD0–José Canalejas y Méndez, 1854 – 1912. Spanish politician, Prime Minister of Spain. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T4GXDR–Álvaro de Figueroa y Torres-Sotomayor, 1st Count of Romanones, 1863 – 1950. Spanish politician, businessman and three times Prime Minister of Spain. Seen here on the left, in his office with his secretary Señor Brocas. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T4GXD4–The body of José Canalejas y Méndez, seen here in the Ministry of the Interior, after his assassination in front of the Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain, 1912. José Canalejas y Méndez, 1854 – 1912. Spanish politician, Prime Minister of Spain. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T4GXD2–The body of José Canalejas y Méndez after his assassination in front of the Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain, 1912. José Canalejas y Méndez, 1854 – 1912. Spanish politician, Prime Minister of Spain. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T4GXCX–Spanish advertisement for El petróleo Gal, 1912. El petróleo Gal or Gal oil, became known at the beginning of the 20th century. It was an alcoholic lotion based on petroleum and citrus essences, used as a remedy to stop baldness and keep hair healthy and silky, it was recommended for both men and women. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T394KX–Alfonso XIII touring positions occupied by troops during the manoeuvers carried out in Paracuellos de Jarama, Spain, 1912. Alfonso XIII, 1886 – 1941, aka El Africano or the African. King of Spain. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T394KR–Gabriel Leuvielle, 1883 - 1925, aka Max Linder. French actor, director, screenwriter, producer and comedian of the silent film era. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T394J8–Spanish advertisement for El Vigorizador Electrico, or The Electric Invigorator, of Doctor Maclaughlin, guaranteed to cure all nervous problems, weakness, headaches, memory loss, insomnia etc. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T394KA–André Deed and his wife Valentina Frascaroli. Henri André Chapais, aka André Deed,1879 – 1940. French actor and director. Valentina Frascaroli, 1855 - 1957. Italian actress. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T394JA–The Alicante train derailment, October 5, 1912. A passenger train approaching Alicante station went off the track and crashed in to the station buildings, causing the death of nine people and seriously injuring 22 others. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T33X3A–The wedding in 1906 of Prince Ferdinand Maria of Bavaria, prince of the House of Wittelsbach and Infante of Spain (1884 –1958) and the Infanta María Teresa of Spain, 1882 - 1912. Second eldest child and daughter of Alfonso XII of Spain. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T33X2Y–José María Cornelio Figueroa Alcorta,1860 – 1931. Argentine lawyer and politician. President of Argentina. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T33X1T–On the right, Benito Pérez Galdós, 1843 –1920. Spanish realist novelist. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T33X38–The last photograph of the Infanta María Teresa of Spain, 1882 - 1912. Second eldest child and daughter of Alfonso XII of Spain. Seen here with her baby daughter Princess María de las Mercedes of Bavaria, Infanta of Spain (1911 – 1953). From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T33X3C–The Infanta María Teresa of Spain, 1882 - 1912. Second eldest child and daughter of Alfonso XII of Spain. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T26G73–Abdelhafid of Morocco, Moulay Abdelhafid, 1875 -1937. Sultan of Morocco from 1908 to 1912 and a member of the Alaouite Dynasty. Seen here during a trip to Casablanca in 1912. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T26G99–The latest Paris fashion shown by Spanish models, 1912. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T26G8R–Queen Victoria of Spain, seen here playing tennis at the Palacio de Las Fraguas. Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, 1887 – 1969. Queen of Spain as the wife of King Alfonso XIII. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T26G96–Arturo Reyes Aguilar, 1864 –1913. Spanish writer, journalist and poet from Málaga. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T26G8C–General Booth in one of his propaganda campaigns in England. William Booth, 1829 – 1912. English Methodist preacher, founder and first general of the Salvation Army. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T26G7B–Adelardo Fernández Arias,1880 - 1951, aka El Duende de la Colegiata. Spanish journalist, playwright, writer, publicist and film director. He was also a pro-Nazi, anti semite. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T26G8H–Wrestlers Javier Ochoa, left, (1885 - 1949) and Maurice Dériaz, right, (1885 - 1974) during the Madrid Cup, 1912. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T26G91–José Gómez Ortega, 1895 – 1920, aka Joselito, Gallito or Joselito el Gallo. Spanish matador. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T26G76–Moulay Yusef ben Hassan, 1882 - 1927. 'Alawi sultan of Morocco from 1912 to 1927. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T26G8W–Abdelhafid of Morocco, Moulay Abdelhafid, 1875 -1937. Sultan of Morocco from 1908 to 1912 and a member of the Alaouite Dynasty. Seen here with a group of young ladies who had been playing tennis at Versailles. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T21DHP–King Alfonso XIII seen here reading a letter whilst on board the Giralda, during his journey from Santander to San Sebastian in 1912. Alfonso XIII, 1886 – 1941, aka El Africano or the African. King of Spain. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T21DJ0–José Canalejas y Méndez (centre), seen here in Villa Amparo with family members and his close friends, Jose Herrero and Alfredo Brisac. José Canalejas y Méndez, 1854 – 1912. Spanish politician and Prime Minister of Spain. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T21DHB–Sun worshippers practicing their rites at Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, England in the early 20th century. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T21DBD–Richard the Lionheart beside the dead body of his father Henry II of England, 1189. Richard I, 1157 – 1199, aka Richard the Lionheart and Richard Coeur de Lion. King of England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2T21DE7–Plan of the town of Acre, Israel, in the 14th century, from a drawing by Martino Sanuto in the 21st volume of the Archaeologia. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2T21DJ1–Students of Catalan schools on the beach at Barcelona, Spain, 1912. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T21DB7–The murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 by the four knights, Reginald FitzUrse, Hugh de Morville, William de Tracy and Richard le Breton. Thomas Becket, aka Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and Thomas à Becket, c. 1119/1120 – 1170. Archbishop of Canterbury. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2T21DJ9–Alfonso XIII, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, Infanta Beatriz, Princess of Civitella-Cesi, Infanta María Cristina, Countess Marone and the duchess of Argyll at the inauguration of the Osborne Bazaar, organised for the benefit of the poor people of the Isle of Wight. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T21DBN–Anti-Semitic riots broke out at the coronation of Richard I in 1189 in London. Angry mobs murdered some 30 Jews as a false rumour spread that the new king had called for Jews to be killed. Afterward, Richard ordered that the Jews of England be protected. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2T21DHG–Alfonso XIII, 1886 – 1941, aka El Africano or the African. King of Spain. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912.
RM2T01HNP–Stephen taken prisoner during the Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, 2 February 1141. Stephen, c.1092/1096 – 1154, aka Stephen of Blois. King of England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2T01HNG–The marriage of Henry I and Matilda of Scotland, 1100. Henry I, c. 1068 – 1135, aka Henry Beauclerc. King of England, 1100 - 1135. Matilda of Scotland, 1080 – 1118, aka Good Queen Maud, or Matilda of Blessed Memory. Queen of England and Duchess of Normandy as the first wife of King Henry I. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2T01HNK–Robert II of Normandy, or Robert Curthose, c. 1051 –1134. Eldest son of William the Conqueror who succeeded his father as Duke of Normandy in 1087 and unsuccessful claimant to the English throne. Seen here in prison in Cardiff castle after being imprisoned in Devizes Castle in Wiltshire for twenty years after his defeat by Henry I at the Battle of Tinchebray. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2T01HNN–The Battle of the Standard, aka Battle of Northallerton, 22 August, 1138. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2T01HNW–Entry of Henry II and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine into Winchester, 1154, en route to their coronation. Henry II, 1133 – 1189. King of England. Eleanor of Aquitaine, c. 1122 – 1204. Queen of England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RYT6RE–Throne of the Emperor of Constantinople. From a Greek MS of the 9th century. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RYT6TK–Norman costumes of the 11th century. Artisans and artificers. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RYT6RN–Norman costumes of the 11th century. Nobles, ladies and citizens. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RYT6TH–Norman costumes of the 11th century. Prince, Princess and crossbowman. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RYT6TT–Harold Godwinson, swearing an oath to maintain the rights of the Duke of Normandy to the English throne, 1064. Harold Godwinson, c. 1022 –1066, aka Harold II. Last crowned Anglo-Saxon English king. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RYT6RJ–Norman costumes of the 11th century. Bishops and Lords. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RYT6RH–The death of William Rufus, shot through the lung by an arrow whilst out hunting. William II, aka William Rufus, c. 1057 – 1100. King of England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RYT6R5–Robert Curthose the son of William the conqueror asking for forgiveness for unseating and wounding his Father William I in battle, 1079. William I, c. 1028 - 1087, aka William the Conqueror and William the Bastard. First Norman king of England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RYT6R9–Pope Urban II preaching the first crusade in the market place of Clermont, France, 27 November 1095. Pope Urban II, c. 1035 – 1099, aka Odo of Châtillon or Otho de Lagery. Head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RYT6W7–The Great Seal of Henry I. Henry I, c. 1068 – 1135, aka Henry Beauclerc. King of England, 1100 - 1135. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXMKDH–Edith the Fair identifying the body of her husband King Harold after his death at the Battle of Hastings, 1066. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXMKAD–William I, c. 1028 – 1087, aka William the Conqueror and William the Bastard. First Norman king of England, 1066 - 1087. A descendant of Rollo, he was Duke of Normandy. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXMKDB–The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and the English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, it began the Norman Conquest of England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXMKDG–William I, c. 1028 - 1087, aka William the Conqueror and William the Bastard. First Norman king of England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXMKA9–The death of Harthacnut due to his excessive drinking. Harthacnut, c. 1018 – 1042, aka Hardicanute, or Canute III. King of Denmark from 1035 to 1042 and King of the English from 1040 to 1042. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXMKDF–The Norman Thanksgiving after the Battle of Hastings, 1066. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXMKDK–The coronation of William the Conqueror, 1066. William I, c. 1028 - 1087, aka William the Conqueror and William the Bastard. First Norman king of England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXMKC0–The shrine of King Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, London, England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXMKDN–The Great Seal of William the Conqueror. William I, c. 1028 - 1087, aka William the Conqueror and William the Bastard. First Norman king of England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXMKD7–An Anglo-Saxon calendar. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXECTD–King Canute reproving his courtiers for believing he had power over the elements. He had commanded the sea to stay off his land. When it drenched his feet he rebuked his entourage for their stupid flattery. Cnut, c. 990 – 1035, aka Cnut the Great and Canute. King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018, and King of Norway from 1028 until his death in 1035. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXECTE–Cnut, c. 990 – 1035, aka Cnut the Great and Canute. King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018, and King of Norway from 1028 until his death in 1035. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXECPJ–The murder of Cynewulf, at the house of his mistress, in a surprise attack by Cyneheard, both died in the attack. Cynewulf, King of Wessex from 757 until his death in 786. Cyneheard the Atheling (died 786) brother of Sigeberht, briefly King of Wessex deposed in 757 with the agreement of the Witan. Cynewulf of Wessex succeeded as King. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXECPG–Ecgberht, 770/775 – 839, also spelled Egbert, Ecgbert, Ecgbriht, Ecgbeorht, and Ecbert. King of Wessex. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXECPB–The piratical invasion of the Saxons under Hengist and Horsa, Germanic brothers who led the Angles, Saxons and Jutes in their invasion of Britain in the 5th century. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXECT9–The meeting of Edmund Ironside and King Cnut on the island of Alnery in the River Severn after Edmund's defeat at the Battle of Assandun in 1016, to negotiate peace and divide the country between them. Edmund Ironside, c. 990 –1016, aka Edmund II. King of the English. Cnut, c. 990 – 1035, aka Cnut the Great and Canute. King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018, and King of Norway from 1028 until his death in 1035. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXECPR–Massacre of Christian priests by the Danes in the 8th century. The Danes landed in both England and Scotland, where at first they were repulsed, but in 857 A.D., a party of them landed somewhere near Southampton, burned down the churches, and murdered the clergy. The clergy were the most obnoxious to them, because they ridiculed their idolatry, and persuaded their people to have nothing to do with them. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXECPD–The legendary King Arthur defeating the Saxons at the The Battle of Badon aka Battle of Mons Badonicus. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXECT6–The assassination of Edward the Martyr. Edward, c. 962 – 978, often called the Martyr. King of the English from 975 until his murder in 978. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RXECPW–Edgar or Eadgar, c. 944 – 975, aka Edgar the Peaceful or the Peaceable. King of England from 959 -975. During his coronation other kings of Britain came to give their allegiance to Edgar, including the King of Scots and the King of Strathclyde, they pledged their faith that they would be the king's liege-men on sea and land and are seen here rowing him down the River Dee as a symbol of their submission. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RWG3DM–Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson, 1853 – 1937. English actor and theatre manager, husband of actress Gertrude Elliot. Here seen as Leontes in 'The Winter's Tale' by William Shakespeare. Engraving by Swan Electric Co. After a photograph by Cameron & Smith.
RM2RWG3FP–The Carnac Stones, Morbihan, Brittany, France, seen here in the mid-19th century. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RWG3FM–Boudica or Boudicca, aka Boadicea, Boudicea, Buddug. Queen of the ancient British Iceni tribe, leader of a failed uprising against the conquering forces of the Roman Empire in AD 60 or 61. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RWG3FK–The Woman with the Emerald. Tiger coat by Max-Leroy. Art-deco fashion illustration created for the Gazette du Bon Ton, a Parisian fashion magazine published between 1912-1915 and 1919-1925.
RM2RWG3FX–Imaginary reconstruction of Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, England. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RWG3G7–The treaty of peace between the Saxons, Hengist and Horsa and the British king Vortigern in the 5th century. Hengist and Horsa, Germanic brothers who led the Angles, Saxons and Jutes in their invasion of Britain in the 5th century. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RWG3G3–Julius Caesar, 100 BC-44 BC. Dictator of the Roman Republic, military general, politician, author of his own histories. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RWG3G0–A tattooed Caledonian or Pict warrior. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RWG3DP–Jean Piere Erman, 1735 - 1814. German theologian, historian and official in Berlin. After an engraving by D Centurier.
RM2RWG3G2–The landing of Julius Caesar in Great Britain, 55/54BC. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.
RM2RWBABA–San Fermin, co-patron saint of Navarre, Spain. He is thought to have lived in the third century AD. After a work by Bernard Picart.
RM2RWBAB4–Henri Van der Noot, also known as Heintje van der Noot or Vader Heintje, 1731 - 1827. Lawyer and politician born in the Brabant. He was involved in the Brabant Revolution and became Prime Minister of the the subsequent short-lived United States of Belgium. After a print by Antoine Cardon.
RM2RWBAB8–A four masted sailing ship leaving harbour. From a late 16th century engraving by Frans Huys.
RM2RWBABH–White velvet coat embroidered with pearls. White damask dress. Pink shoes. Print from the high fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes, published from June 1, 1912 to August 1, 1914. After a work by French illustrator George Barbier, 1882 - 1932.
RM2RWBABB–View of St Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican in the 17th century. After a print by Giovanni Battista Falda.
RM2RWBABK–In 1673 Prince Willem III of Orange uses his influence to reconcile Admiral Michiel de Ruyter and Admiral Cornelis Tromp after various accusations. William III, 1650 – 1702, aka William of Orange. After a 19th century work.
RM2RWBABF–The Union Club. An 1801 satire by James Gillray on the effects of the Acts of Union 1800 when the Parliaments of Great Britain and Ireland merged to form the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The apparant bonhomie in the foreground between various political figures is contrasted with the brawling in the background.
RM2RWBABN–William II, Prince of Orange, and his bride, Mary Stuart, the eldest daughter of King Charles I of England. At the time of their marriage William was 14 and Mary 9. From a print by an unknown artist.
RM2RWBABE–Thomas Belasyse, 1st Earl Fauconberg, circa 1627 - 1700. A Parliamentarian during the English Civil War, he became a Royalist after the Restoration of the Monarchy. After the print by Abraham Bloteling from the painting by Mary Beale.
RM2RWBAB3–Robert Boyle, 1627 - 1691. Anglo-Irish chemist, natural philosopher, physicist and inventor. From a print by Pieter Schenk.
RM2RTCAB9–The punishment of Prometheus for stealing fire from the Olympian gods and giving it to humans. He was bound to a rock and an eagle - the symbol of Zeus - would eat his liver each day and each day it would grow back. After aprint by Cornelis Cort.
RM2RTCAAJ–Idyllic scene of pelicans catching fish and bringing them to Indians on the shore. After a 17th century engraving by Karel van Mallery, after a work by Jan van der Straet. A plate in the Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium series originally published circa 1595.
RM2RTCA9R–Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797. After a print by James Daniell from the painting by Henry Singleton.
RM2RTCABB–The pyramid of Cestius, Rome, Italy. Built circa 10 BC as a tomb for Gaius Cestius. After a 16th century print by Ambrogio Brambilla.
RM2RTCAAN–Pompeii Archaeological Site, Campania, Italy. The excavated Amphitheatre as it was in the late 19th century. Mt. Vesuvius, the volcano which destroyed the city can be seen in the background.
RM2RTCAAR–Pompeii Archaeological Site, Campania, Italy. The excavated Amphitheatre as it was in the late 19th century. Mt. Vesuvius, the volcano which destroyed the city can be seen in the background.
RM2RTCABE–Rembrandt as the Apostle Paul. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669. Dutch artist. After a print by Charles Turner from the self portrait by Rembrandt.
RM2RTCAB1–Pompeii Archaeological Site, Campania, Italy. 18th century visitors are shown the remains of a victim of the Vesuvius eruption which buried the town. Such scenes were often set-up so that gullible tourists could believe that they had 'discovered' a skeleton. From a print by Claessens after a drawing by Jacques Kuyper.
RM2RTCAAH–Pedro González de Mendoza, 1428 – 1495. Spanish cardinal and statesman who served as Archbishop of Toledo, Archbishop of Sevilla, Bishop of Sigüenza and Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada.
RM2RTCAAE–Paul Sandby, 1731 - 1809. English cartographer and landscape painter. Founding member of the Royal Academy. From a print by Burnet Reading from the painting by Peter Falconet.
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