Two men apprehending Lord Edward Fitzgerald at gunpoint in his bed chamber for high treason. Line engraving with etching.

Date:
1800-1899
Reference:
42809i
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Lord Edward Fitzgerald (1763-1798), Irish rebel renowned for his gallantry and courage, who was the leading conspirator behind the uprising of 1798 against British rule in Ireland. Fitzgerald was arrested in Dublin on May, 19, 1798, after a fierce struggle during which he was shot in the arm. He died of his wound in prison several weeks later. The rebellion broke out at the appointed time but was suppressed

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1800-1899

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1 print : line engraving, with etching ; image 12.5 x 18.3 cm

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The seizing of Lord Edward Fitzgerald for high treason.

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Wellcome Collection 42809i

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