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William Bruges kneeling before St George and the dragon, c1430- c1440. Creator: Unknown.

William Bruges kneeling before St George and the dragon, c1430- c1440. Creator: Unknown.

3-057-634 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

William Bruges kneeling before St George and the dragon, c1430- c1440. Portrait of Sir William Bruges, a Knight Founder of the Order of the Garter, kneeling before St. George, as patron of the Order. Above, two garters. William Bruges (c1375-1450) was an English officer of arms, the first person appointed to the post of Garter King of Arms, the highest heraldic office in England. From Pictorial book of arms of the Order of the Garter ('William Bruges's Garter Book').

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. William Bruges: English: officer of arms
  2. St George: Turkish; Palestinian: Saint, soldier, nobleman
People Related
  1. King Edward III: British, English: King of England
Picture Type
  1. Manuscript
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History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2725x3847
File Size : 30,713kb

Aliases

  1. Shelfmark ID: Stowe.594. Folio No: 5v
  1. 1280001207
  1. 3-057-634
  1. 3057634
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