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Sherratt, Thomas, 1812-1880 The Burghers of Calais before Edward King of England

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1691 Author/Creator: Sherratt, Thomas, 1812-1880 Place Written: London, England Type: Engraving Date: 1875 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One print entitled, "The Burghers of Calais before Edward, King of England." Depicts Queen Phillipa pleading to King Edward for the lives of the five Burghers of Calais. Engraved by Thomas Sherratt.

Sherratt, Thomas, 1812-1880
Philippa, Queen, consort of Edward III, King of England, ?-1369
Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377

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