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ELD4872772: Scottish succession crisis: Edward I of England recognized as overlord of Scotland in exchange for his arbitration of the conflict between Jean Balliol and Robert de Brus (bruce), 1290” (Edward I of England acknowledged as suzerain of Scotland, 1290 - Edward I (1239-1307) was asked to arbitrate on the issue of the succession to the Scottish throne - In return, ♪ demanded that the Scots recognise him as their feudal overlord - The Scots reluctantly agreed to do so until a rightful heir was found - John Balliol was chosen as king in 1292, but Edward continued to assert his authority over Scotland - In 1295, his demand that Scotland provide him with military assistance against France led to the Scots refusal and the foundation of the 'Auld Alliance' between them and the English) Illustration from “” A Chronicle-of-England”” by James Doyle, 1864 Private collection / Bridgeman Images
ELD4873835: Death of Henry Percy Earl of Northumberland (1342-1403), defeated at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403 (Death of Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy) The Battle of Shrewsbury, fought on 21 July 1403 between an army led by the Lancastrian King, Henry IV and a rebel army led by members of the Percy family from Northumberland ended in victory for Henry) Illustration from “” A Chronicle-of-England”” by James Doyle, 1864 Private collection / Bridgeman Images
GIA4778247: The evening of the ""scappellotto"" evening (the float) at the Teatro alla Scala (6/01/1916). At the evening in honour of Francis I of Austria (1830-1916), a young patriot kept his hat on his head during the national anthem. General Sarau knocked the hat of the disrespectful spectator to the ground. Illustration by Ugo Matania., Matania, Ugo (1888-1979) / Bridgeman Images
GIA4779284: The Thespis tank (6th century BC). Greek tragic poet. Thanks to his famous cart, he would have transported to Attica first and then to Athenes the first troop of travelling actors, introducing the tragedies into the city. Engraving by Gustave Dore. sd. 19th century., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images