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Arms & White Hart of Richard II of England
The mythical coat of arms and white hart symbol of Richard II of England (r. 1377-1399 CE). From the back of the Wilton diptych, a painted panel created c. 1395-99 CE. (National Gallery, London)
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The Siege of Acre, 1189-91 CE
The Siege of Acre, located on the northern coast of Israel, was the first major battle of the Third Crusade (1189-1192 CE). The protracted siege by a mixed force of European armies against the Muslim garrison and nearby army of Saladin, the...
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Arms of Richard, Duke of York
The arms of Richard, Duke of York (l. 1411-1460 CE). Richard, the 3rd Duke of York, was a great-grandson of Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377 CE), hence his use of the royal arms (lions and fleur-de-lis).
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Statue of Richard III
A statue of Richard III, King of England (r. 1483-1485), designed by James Butler, 1980. The statue is located in Leicester, England, near where Richard died in the Battle of Bosworth Field.
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Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine (l. c. 1122-1204 CE) was one of the most impressive and powerful figures of the High Middle Ages (1000-1300 CE) – male or female – whose influence shaped the politics, art, medieval literature, and perception of women...
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Richard II of England, National Portrait Gallery
Portrait of Richard II of England (r. 1377 - 1399 CE). Made by an unknown artist c. 1597-1618 CE. 578 mm x 449 mm (22 3/4 in. x 17 5/8 in).
(National Portrait Gallery)
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Westminster Portrait of Richard II of England
A portrait of Richard II of England (r. 1377-1399 CE). The painting was the first of an English king to be painted in his lifetime and was hung in Westminster Abbey. Some scholars have attributed the painting to Andre Beauneveu of Valenciennes...
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Richard III of England, National Portrait Gallery
Late 16th Century CE portrait of Richard III of England (r. 1483 - 1485 CE). Unknown artist, 638 mm x 470 mm (25 1/8 in. x 18 1/2 in).
(National Portrait Gallery)
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Sir Richard Grenville
A c. 1571 CE portrait of Sir Richard Grenville (1542-1591 CE), an Elizabethan sailor and adventurer. (National Portrait Gallery, London)
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Sculpture of Richard II of England
A sculpture of Richard II of England (r, 1377 - 1399 CE). Made in 1873 CE by Elkington & Co, cast by Domenico Brucciani. After a contemporary sculpture by Nicholas Broker and Godfrey Prest, made 1395-1397 CE. 787 mm (31 in) tall...
