Dies Collection (#4)

FLORIDA CHIEF DIES
A Florida tribe mourns its dead chief, whose body is ritually burned Date: 1721

EMPEROR ZENO DIES
ZENO, Byzantine Emperor Drunk as usual, he is taken for dead and buried : when sounds are heard from his tomb, his wife Ariadne tells people to take no notice Date: ruled 474 - 491

FRENCH ATTACK ACRE 1162
Between the 2nd/3rd Crusades a truce exists between Crusaders and Saracens, but a quarrel leads to an attack on Acre by Amaury I, king of Jerusalem, who dies fighting in 1173 Date: 1162

ARISTAEUS & EURYDICE
Aristaeus takes a fancy to Eurydice : fleeing his unwelcome attentions, she treads on a snake which bites her fatally : she dies, and Aristaeus is punished Date:

ORPHEUS POSTCARD 2 OF 5
The story of Orpheus and Eurydice performed by actors for a set of postcards : 2 - she dies : he is sad Date: 1914

BEOWULF'S DEATH
The elderly Beowulf finally dies after an encounter with a dragon

BUDDHA DIES
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ('Enlightened One') he dies of a digestive disease Date: 563? BC - 483? BC

BUDDHA'S LONG DEAD FEET
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ('Enlightened One') When he dies, his feet stick out of his coffin in an unforeseen and disconcerting manner Date: 563? BC - 483? BC

NAPOLEON DIES
NAPOLEON I/SCENES He dies on St Helena Date: 6 May 1821

POPE CLEMENS VI DIES
POPE CLEMENS VI (Pierre Roger) resided at Avignon, where he died 1352 Date: reigned 1342 - 1352

DEATH OF LANCELOT
Sir Lancelot, an old man in a monk's habit, dies of a broken heart on King Arthur's tomb

LENIN IN HEAVEN
Vladimir Lenin (1870 - 1924), Lenin dies and meets Marx among the clouds, who asks whether his version of Communism was truly Marxist ?

CAGED CANARY DIES
A young girl mourns the death of her canary Date: late 19th Century

CLEOPATRA VII DIES
CLEOPATRA VII she dies with the help of an asp Date: 69 - 30 BC

Marathon
BATTLE OF MARATHON Eucles runs from the battlefield to Athens, with news of the Greek defeat of the Persians ; sadly, he dies as soon as he has told of the victory. 29 September 490 BC

POPE CLEMENS XIV Ganganelli) abolishes the Jesuit order, dies of a mysterious ailment, leading to accusations that the Jesuits poisoned him Date: reigned 1762 - 1774

DEATH OF SEBASTIAN
Sebastian, king of Portugal, is encouraged by Jesuits to make a disastrous expedition to Morocco where he dies heroically at the battle of Alacazarquivir Date: 1578

MOROCCO/SEB DIES 1578
Sebastian, king of Portugal, is encouraged by Jesuits to make a disastrous expedition to Morocco where he dies heroically at the battle of Alacazarquivir Date: 1578

ELAINE & SHIELD/LEGEND
Elaine, the lily-maid of Astolat, otherwise known as The Lady of Shalott, with the shield of Lancelot, for whom she dies of love

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ELAINE & LANCELOT LEGEND
Elaine, the lily-maid of Astolat, otherwise known as The Lady of Shalott, declares her love to Lancelot, for whom she dies of love

ARTHURIAN/ELAINE
Elaine, the lily-maid of Astolat, otherwise known as The Lady of Shalott, working on her embroidery and thinking of Lancelot for whom she dies of love

FOLKLORE/WILI
Wilis are the spirits of unfortunate girls : this one, who died before her marriage, is seen dancing every night until her fiance dies and joins her

Demons - Dagobert
When the Frankish king DAGOBERT dies, demons take him by sea to Etna, where the entrance to Hell is located, but a posse of airborne saints rescue him just in time 638

MONTH / NOVEMBER
En mon temps il est certain que tout meurt naturellement [In my time, all nature dies] Date: 16th century

BRIZIO'S DELUSION
Chronic invalid Giuseppe Brizio of Intra, Italy, sees the figure of Death in a mirror, beckoning him ; he collapses and dies, a victim of auto-suggestion Date: 1931

Dioscorides Mandrake Plants Mandragora Circa
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Reincarnation: Dalai Lama reborn 1934
When the Dalai Lama dies, a baby boy born at precisely the same moment is recognised by church leaders at Lhasa, Tibet, as his reincarnation. 1934

Bleak House - spontaneous combustion, 1853
The rag-and-bone dealer Krook dies of spontaneous combustion. Date: 1853

Treaty of Troyes 1420
At the Treaty of Troyes in 1420 (known to the French as the shameful treaty) Catherine de Valois, daughter of Charles VI, is betrothed to Henry V but he dies 2 years later. Date: 1420

CRUSADES / BOUILLON
FIRST CRUSADE Godefroi de Bouillon, king of Jerusalem, dies there after reigning only a few months Date: 23 July 1100

MAGELLAN
Fernao de Magalhaes dies at the hands of Philippine natives, after making an alliance with a treacherous native chieftain Date: 27 April 1521

EVENTS/AUSTRALIA
11-year old Harry Hawson defends his father's cattle station against marauding aborigines in New South Wales, but dies of a spear-wound Date: 1840

EVENTS/ANCIENT ROME
THE FALL OF ROME Alaric, after sacking Rome, dies, and is buried in the Busento riverbed Date: 410

EDWARD CONFESSOR DIES
Edward the Confessor dies and is buried in the church of Saint Peter (Westminster Abbey) Date: 5 January 1066

NORMAN CONQUEST 7 OF 16
Harold tells King Edward of his mission : Edward dies, naming Harold his successor : Harold is crowned, but astrologers interpret Halley's comet as an evil omen Date: 1066

BOADICEA (SINGLETON)
QUEEN OF THE ICENI, After defeat by Romans (led by Suetonius). She later takes poison and dies. Date: ? - 62

AESOP/BLACKAMOOR
THE BLACKAMOOR Thinking his dark skin is only dirt, they seek to scrub him white, but in vain, the blackamoor remains black, catches cold and dies

Roman Scientist and Scholar Plinius Secundus Dying
Gaius Plinius Secundus Roman scientist and scholar; dies while observing an eruption of Vesuvius Date: 1855

FAURE (1841-1899)
FRANCOIS-FELIX FAURE French statesman, dies of a sudden attack of illness 16 February 1899 Date: 1841-1899

ETHIOPIAN DEATH RITE
When a man of the GALLA people of ETHIOPIA dies, his sins must be washed away with the blood of a sacrificed cow, poured over his corpse before the grave is filled in Date: 1898

Death of missionary Martin de Valencia
Martin de Valencia, much-loved missionary, dies just when he is about to leave Mexico and return to Spain Date: 1534

Spontaneous combustion in Bleak House by Dickens
Rag and bone dealer Krook dies of spontaneous combustion in Bleak House by Charles Dickens Date: 1853

Siege of Porto Bello
The Spanish governor of Porto Bello, Panama, dies heroically, trying to defend the town against Morgan's buccaneers Date: 1668

Dona Sol dies on Hernanis corpse, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909673 Dona Sol dies on Hernanis corpse, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Chifflart, Francois Nicolas (1825-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

Press and dies formerly used in the mint, George II (engraving)
3636292 Press and dies formerly used in the mint, George II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Press and dies formerly used in the mint, George II)

Gold and Silver Smith (engraving)
2801978 Gold and Silver Smith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold and Silver Smith)

Die-Sinker (engraving)
2801965 Die-Sinker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die-Sinker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

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"Dying, a universal experience that transcends time and borders. From the ancient Egyptian beliefs in the afterlife, where death was seen as a gateway to another realm, to the tragic demise of Captain Oates during Scott's ill-fated expedition to Antarctica. The legends of Hiawatha and Minnehaha remind us of love's power even in the face of mortality. Aeneas fleeing from Troy symbolizes the desperate struggle for survival amidst chaos. In religious history, Saint Teresa of Avila's passing marked an end to her earthly journey but ignited a spiritual legacy that continues to inspire millions today. Richard's untimely death at Bosworth forever altered England's destiny. The opera "Thais" by Massenet unveils the poignant tale of a courtesan who finds redemption before she dies - reminding us that it is never too late for change. Typhoid Mary became infamous as one who unknowingly spread disease while WW1 ravaged Europe; 1915 witnessed aerial warfare over Courtrai. Carcel and his lamp shed light on innovation even in dire circumstances, while Japanese Snow Ghosts evoke both beauty and melancholy through their ethereal presence. The hunger strike of 1920 stands as a testament to unwavering determination for justice. Death connects us all - regardless of time or place - reminding us to cherish every moment we have with loved ones and strive for meaning in our lives.