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Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
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Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). On 20 January 1327, Henry of Lancaster and the bishops of Winchester and Lincoln informed Edward that if he were to resign as monarch, his son Prince Edward would succeed him, but if he failed to do so his son would be disinherited. Edward agreed to abdicate on 21st January Sir William Trussell representing the kingdom as a whole withdrew his homage and formally ended Edwards reign.From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]
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The print captures a significant moment in history, depicting the resignation of Edward II as King of England. Created by artist John Leech, this engraving from the 19th century offers a satirical portrayal of this political event. In the image, we see Edward II surrounded by key figures such as Henry of Lancaster and the bishops of Winchester and Lincoln. They inform him that if he steps down from his throne, his son Prince Edward will succeed him; otherwise, his son would be disinherited. On January 21st, 1327, Sir William Trussell symbolically withdraws his homage to formally end Edward's reign. The scene is filled with humor and wit characteristic of Leech's work. This comic representation can be found in "The Comic History of England" written by Gilbert A A Beckett. This historical moment marked a turning point for English monarchy and politics during the 14th century. The print serves as a reminder not only of the power dynamics within royal families but also highlights how satire was used to comment on important events at that time. Overall, this print invites us to delve into English history while appreciating John Leech's artistic talent in capturing both the seriousness and comical aspects surrounding Edward II's abdication.
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