'Queen Philippa Pleads for the Men of Calais', 1346 (early 20th century). Artist: Unknown

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'Queen Philippa Pleads for the Men of Calais', 1346 (early 20th century). Queen Philippa, wife of Edward III of England, pleading with her husband to spare the lives of the burghers of Calais after the siege of the city, an incident in the Hundred Years War between England and France.

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Size: 2729px × 3842px
Location: World,Europe,France,Nord-Pas-de-Calais,Calais
Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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