An old engraving of George Monck walking in the streets of London, England, UK in the mid-1600s. It is from a Victorian history book of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle (1608–1670) was a prominent military figure. He was an army commander in Scotland, and his support for moderates in Parliament who wanted to restore the monarchy proved decisive in Charles II regaining his throne in May 1660. He played an important leadership role during the 1665 Great Plague of London, as well as the Great Fire of London in 1666.
An old engraving of George Monck walking in the streets of London, England, UK in the mid-1600s. It is from a Victorian history book of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle (1608–1670) was an English soldier. A prominent military figure, his support was crucial to the Restoration of Charles II in 1660, who rewarded him with his title and other senior positions. From 1655 to 1660, he was army commander in Scotland, and his support for moderates in Parliament who wanted to restore the monarchy proved decisive in Charles II regaining his throne in May 1660. He played an important leadership role during the 1665 Great Plague of London, as well as the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Size: 3780px × 2994px
Location: London, England, UK
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License: Licensed
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