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The Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau - Escape of Marshal Haynau in the Police Galley, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau - Escape of Marshal Haynau in the Police Galley, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau - Escape of Marshal Haynau in the Police Galley, 1850. During a visit to London, the Austrian general Julius Jacob von Haynau was attacked by an angry mob who objected to the sanguinary cruelty during the late military operations which he conducted as Commander-in-Chief against the Hungarians'. This cruelty...has obtained for him, throughout the civilized world, the infamous title of the "Butcher Haynau"...in a short time Inspector Squires arrived at the George [Inn, where Haynou had tried to take refuge] with a number of police, and with great difficulty dispersed the crowd and got the Marshal out of the house. A police-galley was at the wharf at the time, into which he was taken, and rowed towards Somerset House, amidst the shouts and execrations of the assembled people'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This print captures the dramatic scene of "The Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau - Escape of Marshal Haynau in the Police Galley, 1850". The Austrian general Julius Jacob von Haynau faced the wrath of an angry mob during a visit to London, who condemned his brutal actions as Commander-in-Chief against the Hungarians. Known as the "Butcher Haynau" for his sanguinary cruelty, he sought refuge at George Inn but was soon forced out by Inspector Squires and a team of police.
As the crowd shouted and cursed, Marshal Haynau was swiftly escorted onto a police galley that rowed towards Somerset House. The intensity of emotion is palpable in this engraving from "Illustrated London News", capturing the chaos and fury surrounding this historical event.
In this snapshot from the 19th century, we witness not only a moment of escape but also a glimpse into a tumultuous period marked by revolution and resistance. The image serves as a reminder of how power dynamics can shift rapidly, leaving even high-ranking officials vulnerable to public outrage. This piece offers viewers a window into history, inviting reflection on themes such as justice, authority, and accountability.
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