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Deposed Collection (#5)

"From Palaces to Exile: Tales of the Deposed" Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire, once a powerful ruler, was deposed from his throne

Background imageDeposed Collection: Armenian schoolchildren celebrate the new constitution

Armenian schoolchildren celebrate the new constitution
Armenian schoolchildren celebrating the new Constitution, established after the Young Turk Revolution of July 3, 1908

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Othon I Deposed
Othon (Otto) the deposed king of Greece arrives at Venice

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Political Meeting Athens
A political meeting in Athens : dissatisfaction with the Bavarian king Otto leads to insurrection, Othon is deposed and flees to Venice

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Othon Deposed
Insurrection expresses popular dissatisfaction with the Bavarian king Otto : royalist troops take Nauplion, but the king will be deposed and flee to Venice

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The Bath Revolution or the King Deposed

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Louis Le Pieux Deposed
Growing dissatisfaction with Louis le Pieux leads to his deposition : he is packed off to live the remainder of his days in a monastery

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Alexander Deposed I
Russian agents storm the palace at Sofia and abduct prince Alaxander, of German Battenberg family. He will abdicate, then be reinstated, then abdicate again

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Alexander Deposed 5
Prince Alexander is rescued from his abductors and returns to Sofia where is welcomed home by his subjects : but he will soon abdicate again, voluntarily this time

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Carol in Romania
After Alexandru Ioan I is deposed, Charles of Hohen- -zollern rules as prince, then as king Carol I, reigning successfully until 1914. He enters Bucharest to acclaim

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Turks Kill Revolutionary
Abdul Medjid, Calif, deposed and sent into exile by the Ataturk regime

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NESTORIUS Persian prelate, Patriarch of Constantinople, deposed for his heretical views about the nature of Jesus

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Isabelas Last Council
Isabela, at San Sebastian, holds her last council : soon she will be formally deposed, and take refuge in Paris

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Isabela Leaves
Isabela, deposed, takes the train for Paris at the station at the frontier town of Hendaye

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Battle of Alcolea - 1
The royalists under Novaliches are defeated by the republicans under Serrano, a decisive battle after which Isabela flees to Paris and is formally deposed

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Isabelas Stuff
When Isabela is deposed and flees to Paris, representatives of the interim government make an inventory of her property in the palace at Madrid

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Wiraqocha Inka
WIRAQOCHA INKA (or Viracocha, or Huira Ccocha) INCA EMPEROR OF PERU deposed, fought civil war against his son

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Pope Leo VIII
POPE LEO VIII deposed and restored in course of conflict with rivals

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Napoleon III Surrenders
SURRENDER At a chateau on the banks of the river Meuse, Emperor Napoleon III surrenders to Bismarck and is later deposed

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Erik XIV of Sweden marrying Catharina Mansdotter
King Erik XIV of Sweden (son of Gustav Vasa, Gustav I) marrying his commoner mistress, Catharina (Karin) Mansdotter, after which he goes mad and is deposed

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Charlemagne Escorts Pope
Charlemagne escorts deposed Pope Leo III back to Rome where he demands that Leo & his accusers appear before him. Charlemagne is crowned Roman Emperor in 800

Background imageDeposed Collection: Abdul Hamid Ii / Pj 1897

Abdul Hamid Ii / Pj 1897
ABDUL HAMID II Ottoman Sultan (1876-1909) who went to war abroad, misgoverned at home, and was eventually deposed

Background imageDeposed Collection: Abdul Hamid Ii / Rire 1897

Abdul Hamid Ii / Rire 1897
ABDUL HAMID II Ottoman Sultan (1876-1909) who went to war abroad, misgoverned at home, and was eventually deposed

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Abdul-Hamid Deposed 1909
Young Turks depose Abdul-Hamid at Yildiz-Kiosk

Background imageDeposed Collection: Wagner / Ulk / Berlin

Wagner / Ulk / Berlin
RICHARD WAGNER German composer, deified at Bayreuth, with deposed gods and goddesses below: There is only one God, and His name is Wagner!

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Dagobert II
DAGOBERT II Merovingian king of Austrasia, deposed and exiled to Ireland

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Edward II Deposed
Sir William Trufsell and other deputies receiving the resignation of Edward II

Background imageDeposed Collection: Shah Jahan I / Miniature

Shah Jahan I / Miniature
SHAH JAHAN I despite building the Taj Mahal, he was deposed and died in captivity

Background imageDeposed Collection: Colenso / Kilburn Cdv

Colenso / Kilburn Cdv
JOHN WILLIAM COLENSO bishop of Natal, deposed for unorthodox views, championed natives against Boers

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EVENTS / SPAIN / F NAND 1808
The triumphal return to Madrid by Ferdinand (deposed King of Spain)




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"From Palaces to Exile: Tales of the Deposed" Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire, once a powerful ruler, was deposed from his throne. The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 marked a significant turning point as King James II was deposed and William III ascended to power. Tsar Nicholas and his son faced an uncertain fate during the Russian Revolution as they were eventually deposed from their position of authority. In 1399, Ladies Travelling witnessed a tumultuous time when Richard II was deposed by Henry IV, altering England's course forever. Augustus II, known as King Poland, experienced both glory and downfall before being ultimately deposed from his royal status. Tsar Nicholas II found himself in exile in Tobolsk, Siberia on August 13th, 1917 after being forcefully deposed amidst political turmoil in Russia. The enigmatic King Ludwig II of Bavaria met an untimely end after being declared insane and subsequently deposed from his throne. A historic visit occurred when Sultan Visits France; however, it is worth noting that sultans have been both celebrated and swiftly deposed throughout history. Princess Ka-Iulani's life took a tragic turn when her kingdom was annexed by the United States - she became one among many royals who were unexpectedly deposed due to colonial expansionism. Mihailo assassinated: Serbia mourned its leader who had been tragically removed through assassination rather than deposition or abdication. The Emir of Adamawa faced a similar fate when he was overthrown by Colonel Morland who installed another member of the ruling family instead – yet another instance where power shifted hands through deposition rather than peaceful transition.