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Hubert de Burgh taken from sanctuary at Boisars, France, 1232 (1864)
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Hubert de Burgh taken from sanctuary at Boisars, France, 1232 (1864)
Hubert de Burgh taken from sanctuary at Boisars, France, 1232 (1864). Hubert de Burgh (1180-1243) was an advisor to King John of England who advised John to sign the Magna Carta. He later served as regent during the minority of Henry III, and remained a powerful figure at court after Henry attained his majority in 1227. He made many enemies, however, and is shown here being arrested by Geoffrey de Craucombe after he was charged with fraud and embezzlement
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This print captures a significant moment in history, depicting Hubert de Burgh being taken from sanctuary at Boisars, France in 1232. Hubert de Burgh, an influential advisor to King John of England during the 13th century, played a pivotal role in advising the king to sign the Magna Carta. However, his power and influence did not come without controversy. In this arresting image, we witness Geoffrey de Craucombe apprehending Hubert de Burgh after he was charged with fraud and embezzlement. Clad in medieval armor that symbolizes both strength and vulnerability, Hubert kneels before a priest as he is interrupted from his prayerful worship. Hubert's life was marked by political turmoil and religious devotion. As regent during Henry III's minority years and later serving as a powerful figure at court even after Henry came of age, he made numerous enemies along the way. This arrest showcases the consequences of his actions and highlights the precarious nature of power during this tumultuous period. The lithograph beautifully portrays this historical event with its vibrant colors capturing every intricate detail. It serves as a reminder of how individuals can shape history through their choices and actions while also shedding light on the complex dynamics between religion, politics, and justice in medieval Britain. This remarkable piece from James William Edmund Doyle's Historica Graphica Collection offers us a glimpse into one man's rise to prominence followed by his fall from grace—an enduring testament to human ambition tempered by accountability.
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