The Fall of Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
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The Fall of Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon
The Fall of Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, English statesman and historian, who was exiled and impeached after losing favour with Charles II over the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
1667
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1660s 1667 Clarendon Dignified Disgrace Exile Exiled Historian Hyde Impeached Restoration Ward Impeachment
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This evocative image captures the moment of disgrace and fall from grace for Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, a prominent English statesman and historian of the Restoration era. Dressed in somber attire, Hyde is shown being led down the steps of a grand building by armed guards, as a crowd of people, both men and women, look on with a mixture of curiosity, disapproval, and triumph. The Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-1667) had proven to be a costly conflict for England, and Hyde's failure to secure a favorable peace treaty led to his losing favor with King Charles II. In 1667, Hyde was impeached and exiled from the country. The dignified demeanor of Hyde, despite his fall from power, adds a sense of tragic nobility to the scene. This poignant image provides a glimpse into the political intrigue and upheaval of the 1660s, a time when the balance of power shifted rapidly and dramatically in English politics.
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