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Reverse of commemorative medal for Joseph Priestley, English chemist, 1803Reverse of commemorative medal for Joseph Priestley, English Presbyterian minister and chemist, 1803. Showing his pneumatic trough for collecting gases, and other equipment
Obverse of commemorative medal for Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), 1803. English Presbyterian minister and chemist
Joseph Priestley, English chemist and Presbyterian minister, 1791. Artist: William BromleyJoseph Priestley, English Chemist and Presbyterian minister, 1791. Priestley (1733-1804) was a pioneer in the study of gases and is recognised as one of the discoverers of oxygen
Execution of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Oxford, 1556 (mid 19th century)Execution of Thomas Cranmer, Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, Oxford, 1556 (mid 19th century). Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556)
Nicholas Ridley, 16th century English Protestant reformer and martyr. Appointed Bishop of London in 1550, Ridley (c1500-1555)
Henry IV of France watching the departure of the Spaniards from Paris, 22 March 1594Henry IV of France watching the departure of the Spaniards from Porte Saint-Denis, Paris 22 March 1594. Although Henry (1553-1610) became King of France in 1589
Henry IV, first Bourbon King of France, c1830. Henry (1553-1610) became King of Navarre in 1572 and ascended the French throne in 1594
Gaspard de Coligny, 16th century French Huguenot admiral, 1851. Already wounded by a previous attempt on his life, Coligny (1517-1572)
St Bartholomews Day Massacre, Paris, 24 August 1572St Bartholomews Day Massacre, Paris, August 1572. The massacre occurred after a failed attempt by the powerful Catholic Guise family to murder the Huguenot (Protestant)
Martin Luther, German Protestant reformer, 1522. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation. He was excommunicated by Pope Leo IX in 1521
Battle of Montcontour, French Religious Wars, 3 October 1569 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelBattle of Montcontour, French Religious Wars, 3 October 1569 (1570). The Huguenots under Gaspard Coligny (1519-1572) took heavy losses during their defeat by the Catholics under Henry
Siege of Poitiers, French Religious Wars, 24 July-7 September 1569 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelSiege of Poitiers, French Religious Wars, 24 July-7 September 1569 (1570). The Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)
Siege of Chartres, French Religious Wars, 1568 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelSiege of Chartres, French Religious Wars, 1568 (1570). Sappers working to undermine a bastion forming part of the citys defences
Battle of St Denis, French Religious Wars, 10 November 1567 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelBattle of St Denis, French Religious Wars, 10 November 1567 (1570). The battle was fought between the Huguenots under Louis
Peace of Amboise ending the first French Religious War, 13 March 1563 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelPeace of Amboise ending the first French Religious War, 13 March 1563 (1570). The peace conference was held on the Isle de Boeuf, Orleans
Fourth charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelFourth charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). The outcome of the battle was indecisive, although notable for the fact that the commanders of both sides
Murder of Francois de Lorraine, Duc de Guise, French Religious Wars, 18 February 1563 (1570). Francois de Lorraine, 2nd Duc de Guise (1519-1563), one of the leaders of the Catholic faction
Second charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelSecond charge at the Battle of Dreux, French Religious Wars, 19 December 1562 (1570). The outcome of the battle was indecisive, although notable for the fact that the commanders of both sides
Massacre at Vassy, French Religious Wars, 1 March 1562 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelMassacre at Vassy, French Religious Wars, 1 March 1562 (1570). Francois de Lorraine, 2nd Duc de Guise (1519-1563), directs massacre of Huguenots during a service, watched by Charles de Lorraine
Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelAmboise Enterprise or Conspiracy, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (c1570). The Amboise Enterprise was a Huguenot plot against the Catholic Guise faction, led by Jean du Barry
Execution of conspirators at Amboise, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (1570). Artist: Jacques TortorelExecution of conspirators at Amboise, French Religious Wars, March 1560 (1570). Execution by hanging or decapitation by the sword of conspirators in the Amboise Enterprise
William Penn, English member of the Society of Friends, popularly known as Quakers, 1920. Penn (1644-1718) established the colony of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia in America
Jean Calvin, 16th century French theologian, (c1636-1689). Artist: Conrad MeyerJean Calvin, French theologian, 1581. Calvin (1509-1564) settled in Geneva and became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation. He gave his name to the strict form of Protestantism, Calvinism
The Pilgrim fathers after arriving in America, 1620 (c1900). Pilgrim Fathers advancing into the American interior after crossing from Europe in the Mayflower. Colour-printed lithograph c1900
Henry IV, first Bourbon King of France, c1820. Henry (1553-1610) became King of Navarre in 1572 and ascended the French throne in 1594
Martin Luther, German Protestant reformer, c1529. Artist: Lucas Cranach the ElderMartin Luther, German Protestant reformer, c1529. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation. He was excommunicated by Pope Leo IX in 1521
Henry IV of France entering Paris, 22 March 1594 (19th century). Detail. Henry (1553-1610) became King of Navarre in 1572 and ascended the French throne in 1594
Henry IV, first Bourbon King of France, c1589-1610. Artist: Jacob BunelHenry IV, first Bourbon King of France, c1589-1610. Three-quarter portrait in full armour. Henry (1553-1610) became King of Navarre in 1572 and ascended the French throne in 1589
Anti-Catholic Gordon Riots, London, 7 June 1780. A mob setting fire to Kings Bench Prison. Lord George Gordon, a retired navy lieutenant, was strongly opposed to proposals for Catholic emancipation
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, 1569. Elizabeth (1533-1603), Queen from 1558, at prayer. Frontispiece to Christian Prayers
William of Orange landing with his army at Torbay, Devon, 5 November 1688. A protestant, William of Orange (1650-1702) was invited by a conspiracy of English notables to depose the Catholic James II
Philipp Melanchthon, 16th century German Protestant reformer, 1836. Melanchthon (Schwarzerd) (1497-1560) was a friend of Martin Luther, after whose death he became leader of the German Reformation
Gustavus Adolphus, 17th century King of Sweden, c1880. Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) became King of Sweden in 1611. He was the leader of the Protestants in the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) in Europe
Charles Frederick MacKenzie, British missionary, preaching to African children, 1854-1862 (c1880)Charles Frederick MacKenzie, British clergyman and missionary, preaching to African children, 1854-1862 (c1880). Mackenzie (1825-1862)
George Wishart, 16th century Scottish Protestant reformer, c1860. Wishart, having been tried before Cardinal Beaton and condemned to death, being urged to deny his faith and accept Rome
William III, King of Great Britain and Ireland, at the Battle of the Boyne, 1690. William (1650-1702) became king in 1689
A Puritan Family, 1563A Puritan Family - father teaching his family to sing Psalms rather than vayne and tryflying ballades, 1563. From the position of his hands it seems he is using a mnemonic device such as
John Felton (1595?-1628), English Puritan naval officer, 1830. Artist: Richard SawyerJohn Felton (1595?-1628), English Puritan naval officer, 1830. Felton murdered George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham at Portsmouth on 23 August 1628
The Siege of La Rochelle, 1628 (20th century). During the Renaissance, La Rochelle adopted Protestant ideas, and from 1568 became a centre for the Huguenots
The Pilgrim Fathers leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America, July 1620 (1878). The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in
Henry II of France and Anne du Bourg, 10 June 1559 (19th / early 20th century). Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensHenry II of France and Anne du Bourg, 10 June 1559 (19th/early 20th century). A prominent member of the Paris Parlement and a Calvinist
Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva (1508-1582), Spanish general and statesman. As governor of the Netherlands from 1567-1573, he enforced brutal anti-Protestant rule, executing some 18
Henry Allon (1818-1892), English Congregational divine, c1890
George Abbott (1562-1633), English cleric and Archbishop of Canterbury, 17th century. Artist: Simon PassGeorge Abbott (1562-1633), English cleric and Archbishop of Canterbury, 17th century. Abbott, seen holding what appears to be a prayerbook, was a supporter of the Puritans
Edwin Abbott (1838-1926), English educationalist and theologian, c1895. Abbott was the author of the mathematical satire Flatland. He was Headmaster of the City of London School (1865-1889)
Protestants burned at the stake for refusing to deny their faith, Smithfield, London, 1556A priest, 4 laymen and 2 women burned at the stake at Smithfield, London, 27 January 1556, for refusing to deny their Protestant belief. Reign of Mary I (Bloody Mary). Wood engraving 1848
John Oldcastle, Lollard leader, hung and burnt hanging for denying transubstantiation, 1417(1848)John Oldcastle, Lord Cobham, Lollard leader, condemned as heretic for denying transubstaniation and hung and burnt hanging in St Giless Fields, London, 1417
Spanish troops torching buildings and massacring during Spanish rule in Netherlands, 1567-73Spanish troops torching buildings and massacring civilians during the Duke of Alvas repressive Spanish Roman Catholic rule in the Protestant Netherlands (1567-73). Copperplate engraving