The Defenestration of Prague, 23 May 1618, (1936). Creator: Unknown.
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The Defenestration of Prague, 23 May 1618, (1936). 'Der Fenstersturz in Prag, 23 Mai 1618'. The Second Defenestration of Prague: heated religious meeting in the Prague Castle which resulted in Catholic regents Vilém Slavata of Chlum, Jaroslav Borita of Martinice and their secretary Filip Fabricius being thrown out of a third-floor window after a tirade by Count von Thurn. They survived the 70-foot (21-metre) fall, albeit with severe injuries. From "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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People Information
Creator
- Unknown, attributed to: {}:
Subject
- Vilém Slavata of Chlum: Czech: Nobleman
- Jindrich Matyas Thurn: Czech, Bohemian: Nobleman
- Filip Fabricius: Bohemian best known for being: Soldier, secretary, officer
- Jaroslav Borita of Martinice: Czech: Nobleman
People Related
- O.H.W. Hadank: German: Artist, graphic designer
- Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Altona-Bahrenfeld: German: Publisher, publishers, publishing company
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History & Politics Politics Political Events
Religion & Belief Christianity
Society & Culture Issues & Causes
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5100x4277
File Size : 63,905kb
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- 0580063390
- 2-715-102
- 2715102