Capture of St Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1012 (mid 19th century). Artist: Unknown

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Capture of St Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1012 (mid 19th century). St Alphege was an English prelate who became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1006. In 1011 he was captured by Danish raiders when Canterbury was sacked. Imprisoned for 7 months, he was beaten and beheaded when he refused to pay a ransom. Chromolithograph from a mid-19th century edition of Book of Martyrs by John Foxe.

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Size: 2930px × 3661px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,Kent,Canterbury
Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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