Sigismund Bathory, Prince of Transylvania

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Sigismund Bathory, Prince of Transylvania

by Aegidius Sadeler II, published by Marcus Sadeler
line engraving, 1607
12 5/8 in. x 8 1/2 in. (322 mm x 217 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D24108

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  • Aegidius Sadeler II (circa 1570-1629), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 7 portraits.
  • Marcus Sadeler (1614-1660), Engraver and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.

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Parliamentary debates are dominated by the issue of the king's wish for union with Scotland, strongly opposed by English politician Sir Edwin Sandys, it caused profound constitutional divisions.
The Midland Revolt uprising. Rioters protest against the enclosure of common land.

Art and science

Publication of the play, The Revenger's Tragedy, by playwright Thomas Middleton, typifies the cynicism and satirical characteristics of Jacobean tragedy. Set in an Italian court, the play is a vivid, occasionally violent portrayal of ambition and sexual desire.
Robert Peake the Elder is made serjeant-painter to James I.

International

Flight of the Earls. The Irish Catholic rebels, Earl of Tyrone and Earl of Tyrconnell flee into exile on the continent due to Lord Deputy of Ireland, Arthur Chichester increased restriction on their authority.
Captain John Smith founds the first permanent English colony in North America at Jamestown, Virginia.




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