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Assassination attempt on William, Prince of Orange by Juan de Jauregui in Antwerp, 18 March 1582. Juan de Jauregui was killed by the Princes guards. William survived this attempt only to be assassinated two years later, on July 10, 1584. William of Orange, 1533 - 1584. After a 19th century work by Jan Reckleben
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Assassination attempt on William, Prince of Orange by Juan de Jauregui in Antwerp, 18 March 1582. Juan de Jauregui was killed by the Princes guards. William survived this attempt only to be assassinated two years later, on July 10, 1584. William of Orange, 1533 - 1584. After a 19th century work by Jan Reckleben
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Assassination Attempt on William, Prince of Orange - A Glimpse into History
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. This print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the assassination attempt on William, Prince of Orange. Captured by Juan de Jauregui in Antwerp on 18 March 1582, this image depicts the intense struggle between the prince's guards and his would-be assassin. Unfortunately for Jauregui, he met his demise at the hands of the vigilant guards while Prince William managed to survive this harrowing ordeal. William's survival was short-lived as fate had other plans for him. Just two years later, on July 10, 1584, he fell victim to another assassination plot that claimed his life. Known as "William the Silent" or "William the Taciturn" this influential figure left an indelible mark on history during his reign from 1533 to 1584. The artist Jan Reckleben beautifully recreated this scene from a nineteenth-century perspective, capturing both its historical significance and artistic brilliance. This vintage engraving transports us back to a time when political intrigue and power struggles were commonplace. As we gaze upon this archival masterpiece by Ken Welsh from Design Pics, we are reminded of how fragile life can be even for those who shape nations. It serves as a poignant reminder that history is not just about dates and events but also about individuals whose lives were forever altered by their roles in shaping our world.
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