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Egbert, King of England, (771 / 775- 839), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Egbert, King of England, (771/775- 839), 1890. Ecgberht, King of Wessex (771/775- 839) reigned from 802 until his death in 839. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Gothic monument on the Charles Bridge Prague over the Vltava river in Prague, built late 14th century, under Emperor Charles IV, designed by Petr Parler

The Bishop of Ratisbon at the Battle of Augsburg, Battle of Lechfeld (955), 1890
The Bishop of Ratisbon at the Battle of Augsburg, (955), 1890. Bishop Wolfgang of Regensburg at the Battle of Lechfeld (955)

Vercingetorix Before Caesar, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Vercingetorix Before Caesar, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

View in Cremona, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View in Cremona, 1890. When the Lombards invaded Italy in late 6th century, Cremona remained a Byzantine stronghold. Construction of the Romanesque cathedral began in 1107, resumed in 1129

Scala dei Giganti at the Doges Palace, Venice, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Scala dei Giganti at the Doges Palace, Venice, 1890. Venetian Gothic palace staircase flanked by statues of Mars and Neptune. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

West Front of St. Marks, Venice, 1890. Creator: Unknown
West Front of St. Mark s, Venice, 1890. on the Piazza San Marco, the Byzantine cathedral dates c1060-1100, with Gothic ornamented roofline on the main facade

St. Denis, 1890. Creator: Unknown
St. Denis, 1890. The Basilica of Saint-Denis was completed in 1144. During the Middle Ages, because of privileges granted by Dagobert

The Walls of Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Walls of Jerusalem, 1890. Between 1537-1541, Sultan Suleiman I of the Ottoman Empire ordered the ruined walls of Jerusalem be rebuilt. They are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cologne Cathedral, from the East, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cologne Cathedral, from the East, 1890. Construction began in 1248 and was halted in 1473, unfinished. Work began again in 1840s, and the edifice was completed to its original Medieval plan in 1880

The Great Mosque, Cordova, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Great Mosque, Cordova, 1890. Construction of the Great Mosque of Cordoba was ordered in 784 by Abd al-Rahman I and expanded by later Muslim rulers.Following the Reconquista in 1236

Penance of Raymond VI. Count of Toulouse, (c1209), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Penance of Raymond VI. Count of Toulouse, (c1209), 1890. Raymond VI (1156-1222), joined the Albigensian Crusade, proclaimed by Pope Innocent III to eliminate Catharism in Languedoc

Stirling Castle, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Stirling Castle, 1890. There have been at least eight sieges at Stirling Castle dating c1110, when King Alexander I dedicated a chapel here

Tower of Galata, Constantinople, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Tower of Galata, Constantinople, 1890. Galata Tower, a medieval Romanesque stone tower in Istanbul, was built in 1348 by the Genoese. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Battle of Bouvines, (1214), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Bouvines, (1214), 1890. Fought on 27 July 1214 was the concluding battle of the Anglo-French War of 1213-1214

Investiture of Henry Jasomirgott as First Duke of Austria, (1156), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Investiture of Henry Jasomirgott as First Duke of Austria, (1156), 1890. Henry II, Duke of Austria (1112-177), of the House of Babenberg, was first Duke of Austria from 1156 until his death

Victor Emmanuel, c1870, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Victor Emmanuel, c1870, (1890). Victor Emmanuel II of Italy (1820-1878), King of Sardinia from 1849 until 17 March 1861. At which point, assuming the title King of Italy

George II, at the Battle of Dettingen, (27 June 1743), 1890. Creator: Unknown
George II, at the Battle of Dettingen, (27 June 1743), 1890. The Battle of Dettingen took place on 27 June1743 during the War of the Austrian Succession

Marshal Canrobert, c1860-1870, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Marshal Canrobert, c1860-1870, (1890). Francois Certain de Canrobert (1809-1895) French Marshal during the Second French Empire at the Battles of Alma, Magenta, Solferino and Gravelotte

Prince Eugene After the Victory Over the Turks at Belgrade, (1717), 1890). Creator: Unknown
Prince Eugene After the Victory Over the Turks at Belgrade, (1717), 1890. The Siege of Belgrade ended on August 17, 1717 with the conquest of Austrian troops under the command of Prince Eugene of

Charles XII, c1700-1710, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Charles XII, c1700-1710, (1890). Charles XII (1682-1718) King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718 belonged to the House of Palatinate-Zweibrucken, a branch line of the House of Wittelsbach

John Law, c1700-1710, (1890). Creator: Unknown
John Law, c1700-1710, (1890). John Law (1671-1729) Scottish economist who believed money was a means of exchange and did not constitute wealth

The Gardens of the Palais Royal, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Gardens of the Palais Royal, Paris, 1890. Former royal palace located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, personal residence of Cardinal Richelieu

The Last Charge at Waterloo, (1815), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Last Charge at Waterloo, (1815), 1890. Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815. A French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition

The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. The Red Fort in Delhi was the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1856 and was built in 1639 by Emperor Shah Jahan

Penns House, Second Street, Philadelphia, c1687-1689, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Penns House, Second Street, Philadelphia, c1687-1689, (1890). Residence of William Penn (1644-1718) early Quaker, and founder of North American colony of Pennsylvania, built c1687-1689

Notre Dame, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Notre Dame, 1890. Notre Dame medieval Catholic cathedral on Ile de la Cite, 4th arrondissement of Paris. Construction began in 1160 under Bishop Maurice de Sully From " Cassells Illustrated

The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Luxembourg Palace built 1615-1645 to designs of Salomon de Brosse as a royal residence for Marie de Medici

The Battle of Valmy, 1792, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Valmy, 1792, (1890). Battle of Valmy on 20 September 1792. A major victory by the French army during the French Revolutionary Wars

Abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte, (1815), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte, (1815), 1890. On 6 April 1814 at Fontainebleau and after defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was forced to abdicate

The Battle of Leipzig, (1813), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Leipzig, (1813), 1890. Battle of Leipzig fought between 16-19 October 1813, between an alliance of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden

Mirabeau, c1770, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Mirabeau, c1770, (1890). Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) a leader in the early stages of the French Revolution and successful orator

Luthers House, Wittenberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Luthers House, Wittenberg, 1890. Lutherhaus built 1504 as part of the University of Wittenberg, was home to Martin Luther, (1483-1546) of the Protestant Reformation for most of his adult life

The Cathedral and Leaning Tower, Pisa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral and Leaning Tower, Pisa, 1890. Pisa Cathedral begun in 1063 by architect Buscheto and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral on Piazza dei Miracoli

Versailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of Germany, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Versailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of GermanyVersailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of Germany, 1890

The Fountain of Cybele, Madrid, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Fountain of Cybele, Madrid, 1890. The Fountain of Cybele, an iconic symbol for the city of Madrid, shows Cybele, Roman goddess of fertility, on a chariot drawn by two lions

The Basilica of Aachen, or Aix-La-Chapelle, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Basilica of Aachen, or Aix-La-Chapelle, 1890. Aachen Cathedral was constructed by order of emperor Charlemagne, who was buried here after his death in 814

Francis Rabelais, (c1483-1553), c1890. Creator: Unknown
Francis Rabelais, 1890. Francois Rabelais (c1483-1553) French Renaissance writer, physician, humanist, monk and Greek scholar. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Solyman the Magnificent, c1530-1540, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Solyman the Magnificent, c1530-1540, (1890). Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566) longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520-1566

House of Pizarro, Cuzco, 1890. Creator: Unknown
House of Pizarro, Cuzco, 1890. Colonial villa of Francisco Pizarro, (c1471-1541) Spanish colonist of the Inca who arrived in Cusco in 1533. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Facade of Native Palace in Yucatan, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Facade of Native Palace in Yucatan, 1890. Decorative stonework on Mayan palace. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier

The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Augustine of Canterbury (6th century-died c 604) Benedictine monk and first Archbishop of Canterbury arrivied on the Isle of Thanet in AD597

Church of Santa Croce, Florence, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Church of Santa Croce, Florence, 1890. The Basilica di Santa Croce, principal Franciscan church in Florence, is the burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli

King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. Creator: Unknown
King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. John II of France (1319-1364), surrounded and captured by the French army of Edward the Black Prince at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 during the Hundred Years

Execution of Joan of Arc, (30 May 1431), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Execution of Joan of Arc, (30 May 1431), 1890. Joan of Arc (1412-1431) was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint for the part she played in the Hundred Years War

Place De La Pucelle, Rouen, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Place De La Pucelle, Rouen, 1890. Statue of Joan of Arc (1412-1431) in Place De La Pucelle, Rouen. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Duke Rudolf IV as Founder of the Stephen Cathedral, (c1360), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Duke Rudolf IV as Founder of the Stephen Cathedral, (c1360), 1890. Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria (1339-1365) House of Habsburg with plans for St. Stephens Cathedral, Vienna

Palace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Palace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Prague Castle and Royal Palace, dating from 9th century

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