The Burghers of Calais before Edward, King of England, 1347, (1875). Artist: T Sherratt

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The Burghers of Calais before Edward, King of England, 1347, (1875). Edward III, (1312-1377), was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times. During the Hundred Years War Calais fell to Edward III, after a siege of almost a year. Six citizens offered their lives to save the town but were spared when Edward's wife Philippa intervened on their behalf.

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Size: 5112px × 3418px
Location: World,Europe,France,Nord-Pas-de-Calais,Calais
Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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