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Liebig card showing The Man in the Iron Mask 1900 (chromolithograph)
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Liebig card showing The Man in the Iron Mask 1900 (chromolithograph)
5669675 Liebig card showing The Man in the Iron Mask 1900 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: The Man in the Iron Mask (French: L'Homme au Masque de Fer, c. 1640-19 November 1703) is the name given to an unidentified prisoner who was arrested in 1669 or 1670 and subsequently held in a number of French prisons, including the Bastille and the Fortress of Pignerol (modern Pinerolo, Italy). He was held in the custody of the same jailer, Benigne Dauvergne de Saint-Mars, for a period of 34 years. He died on 19 November 1703 under the name "Marchioly", during the reign of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715). Since no one ever saw his face because it was hidden by a mask of black velvet cloth, the true identity of the prisoner remains a mystery); Universal History Archive/UIG
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This chromolithograph print from 1900 depicts the mysterious figure known as The 'Man in the Iron Mask'. This unidentified prisoner was arrested in the late 17th century and held in various French prisons for over three decades, under the watchful eye of his jailer Benigne Dauvergne de Saint-Mars. His true identity remains a subject of speculation to this day, as his face was always concealed by a black velvet mask.
The story of The 'Man in the Iron Mask' has captured imaginations for centuries, with theories ranging from him being a high-ranking nobleman to an illegitimate sibling of King Louis XIV. Despite numerous attempts to uncover his true identity, he took that secret to his grave when he passed away under the alias "Marchioly" in 1703.
This Liebig card serves as a reminder of one of history's most enduring mysteries, shrouded in secrecy and intrigue. The detailed artwork captures the enigmatic aura surrounding this enigmatic figure, inviting viewers to ponder over who he might have been and what secrets lay hidden behind that iron mask.
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