Killed Collection (page 3)

British Royal Engineers killed whilst attempting to light the fuse and blow up a bridge, River Aisne at Soissons
3252917 British Royal Engineers killed whilst attempting to light the fuse and blow up a bridge, River Aisne at Soissons, France

The Death of Joseph Bara
3078110 The Death of Joseph Bara; (add.info.: The Death of Joseph Bara (1779-1793) a young French republican drummer boy at the time of the Revolution

Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) 1364-1403 killed at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403, where Henry IV was victorious
536355 Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) 1364-1403 killed at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403, where Henry IV was victorious

Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne
536327 Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne; (add.info.: Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675) French soldier: marshal of France 1644

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Joarez Pinto being killed by the arrows of the Indians
5313701 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Joarez Pinto being killed by the arrows of the Indians.; SeM Studio/UIG

Joseph Eustace Croce-Spinelli, 1875
1574479 Joseph Eustace Croce-Spinelli, 1875; (add.info.: Joseph Eustace Croce-Spinelli (1845-1875), killed in a ballooning accident, 15 April 1875.); Universal History Archive/UIG

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat
530476 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator: instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan

First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley
528696 First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley, Governor and Commander-in Chief of Natal, at Battle of Majuba Hill, South Africa, 17 February 1881

William II (Rufus) d1100, King of England from 1087. William shot and killed while hunting in the New Forest
533575 William II (Rufus) d1100, King of England from 1087. William shot and killed while hunting in the New Forest. Colour-printed wood engraving 1864; (add.info.: William II (Rufus) d1100

The Slain Woodcutter, from the Parco dei Mostri (Monster Park), designed by Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola (1507-73)
JB141887 The Slain Woodcutter, from the Parco dei Mostri (Monster Park), designed by Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola (1507-73) and laid out in 1550-63 (stone) (detail of 141886); Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo

Odin the Scandinavian god, known to the Anglo-Saxons as Wotan. God of the dead
537273 Odin the Scandinavian god, known to the Anglo-Saxons as Wotan. God of the dead: banqueted in Valhalla with those killed in battle. Wednesday is named for him

Boer War 25 December 1901 (print)
533165 Boer War 25 December 1901 (print); (add.info.: Boer War: Boer forces under General Dewet surprising encampment of British soldiers at Tweefontein, 25 December 1901)

John Fulton Reynolds, published 1887 (print)
2603536 John Fulton Reynolds, published 1887 (print) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Career United States Army officer and a general in the American Civil War)

American Civil War, Captain Woolcot of The 40th NYV
3028498 American Civil War, Captain Woolcot of The 40th NYV; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Woolcot of the 40th New York Volunteers, killed in action, May 12, 1864); © Don Troiani

1955 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

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The immediate aftermath of the multi-car accident at the start of the race: Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus (Yellow overalls) lies in the track having been pulled from his shattered, burning, Lotus 78

1955 Le Mans 24 Hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

Jack Cade (d1450) English rebel of Irish extraction, leader of Kentish Rebellion during reign of Henry VI
535505 Jack Cade (d1450) English rebel of Irish extraction, leader of Kentish Rebellion during reign of Henry VI, declaring himself Lord of London. Held London for about 2 days

Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828
530615 Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828. On this occasion 6 men killed, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, site engineer

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-59: Desperate defence of the fort at Futtegurgh where 150 British
530550 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-59: Desperate defence of the fort at Futtegurgh where 150 British, of whom only one quarter could bear arms, were under siege

St Julian: A patron saint of travelers, who appears to be mythical, said to have killed parents by mistake
535103 St Julian: A patron saint of travelers, who appears to be mythical, said to have killed parents by mistake, and spent life on atonement by helping strangers and travelers

French Revolution: Having been condemned to death by the Thermidoriens, Romme, Goujon, Duquesnoy
533583 French Revolution: Having been condemned to death by the Thermidoriens, Romme, Goujon, Duquesnoy, Soubrany and Bourbotte killed themselves, 1795

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Illustration of the death of Juan Diaz De Solis killed in an aggression
5313666 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Illustration of the death of Juan Diaz De Solis killed in an aggression by the indigenous peoples.; SeM Studio/UIG

The Chimera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor
3480607 The Chimera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Chimera was)

Manicheel tree (Hippomane mancinella) or Poison Guava: Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, 1795 (engraving)
536487 Manicheel tree (Hippomane mancinella) or Poison Guava: Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, 1795 (engraving); (add.info.: Manicheel tree (Hippomane mancinella) or Poison Guava

Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521) on his ship Victoria'. Allegorical celebration of the first voyage of
527801 Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521) on his ship Victoria'. Allegorical celebration of the first voyage of circumnavigation (1519-1522) led by Magellan

Blood stained sash and gauntlet of Union Colonel Ulric Dahlgren
3029110 Blood stained sash and gauntlet of Union Colonel Ulric Dahlgren; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blood stained silk sash (with fatal bullet hole)

The Prophet Isiah
5616131 The Prophet Isiah; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving depicting the Prophet Isiah shown holding a saw, the implement with which he was killed)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560
535842 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560)

Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne(1611-1675) French soldier: Marshal-General of France 1668
543313 Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne Turenne(1611-1675) French soldier: Marshal-General of France 1668, killed by a cannon ball while reconnoitring at Sasbach, Germany

Harold II (c1022-1066) Nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor
533568 Harold II (c1022-1066) Nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor. Harold killed by Norman arrow at Battle of Hastings 1066

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Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) tries his hand at photography while wife Joanne Villeneuve looks on amused

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The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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Dan Gurney (USA) BRM P48 crashed at the hairpin after suffering brake failure and killed a spectator who was standing in a prohibited area. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Holland, 6 June 1960

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Race leader Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 72E, who retired with gearbox and engine trouble on lap 67 (Left), laps race retiree Chris Amon (NZL) Techno PA123 as Roger Williamson (GBR)

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Rolf Stommelen (GER) Hill is carried away with serious leg injuries following his massive accident that stopped the race and tragically killed five spectators

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Piers Courage (GBR) was tragically killed when his De Tomaso 505 overturned and caught fire. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 21 June 1970

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(L to R): Seventh placed John Miles (GBR) Lotus 72B makes a move down the main straight on Piers Courage (GBR) de Tomaso 505 who would suffer a tragic fatal accident on lap 23

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Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell 006 was tragically killed in an accident during the Saturday morning practice session. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 7 October 1973. BEST IMAGE

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Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 79 (Shown during practice) suffered severe leg injuries in an accident at the start of the race

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Barrier repairs take place on the circuit following the tragic fatal accident suffered by Francois Cevert (FRA) during practice. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1973.

1967 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 4-7 May 1967. Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 312) leads John Surtees (Honda RA273) and Bruce McLaren (McLaren M4B BRM)

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(L to R): Max Mosley (GBR), FIA President and former part-owner of Simtek Research watches the Simtek S941 of David Brabham (AUS) being prepared in the pits

Formula One World Championship, Rd5, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN), Ferrari 126C2, was tragically killed during practice following an accident. Formula One World Championship, Rd5, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982. BEST IMAGE

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Roger Williamson (GBR) was tragically killed following an accident on lap eight that saw his March 731 overturn and burst into flames; the incompetent

Formula One World Championship, Rd5, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN), Ferrari 126C2, was tragically killed during practice following an accident. Formula One World Championship, Rd5, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, Belgium, 9 May 1982. BEST IMAGE

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"The Great Sacrifice: A Tale of Heroism and Loss in James Clark's WW1 Novel" In the midst of Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty's epic struggle, lives were forever changed. The 1967 Monaco Grand Prix: Lorenzo Bandini leads John Surtees, but tragedy looms ahead. Captain Cook, a renowned explorer, met his untimely demise at the hands of Hawaiian natives in 1779. Australian troops bravely counter-attack at Amiens during World War I, leaving an indelible mark on history. GWR navvies toiled tirelessly in Treffgarne, Pembrokeshire, South Wales - their sacrifices shaping the nation's future. Horatio Nelson, a legendary figure in British naval history whose life was cut short on the battlefield. Edward Thomas' poignant words captured the essence of sacrifice and loss during times of war and turmoil. The LCC-LFB fatal warehouse fire in Langley Street WC2 claimed lives and left a lasting impact on London's firefighting efforts. A gamekeeper carries with him both triumphs and tragedies from a day spent shooting in the countryside. Sir Curzon Wyllie fell victim to assassination - an act that shook society to its core. Diana, Princess of Wales - her tragic death reminded us all of how fragile life can be.