Meaning and origin of phrases. 2013.
Hung, Drawn and Quartered — This form of execution was used to punish someone for high treason. It was first performed on David, Prince of Wales in 1282 for attacking Hawarden Castle, and last recorded in 1817 in Derby. The poet Shelley witnessed this last execution. The … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
Hanged, drawn and quartered — The execution of Hugh Despenser the Younger, as depicted in the Froissart of Louis of Gruuthuse To be hanged, drawn and quartered was from 1351 a penalty in England for men convicted of high treason, although the ritual was first recorded during… … Wikipedia
hanged, drawn and quartered — A method of executing traitors in England, said to have been introduced in 1241. The traitor was carried on a sled, or hurdle to the gallows (formerly dragged there tied to the tail of a horse); hanged till half dead and then cut down; his… … Black's law dictionary
hanged, drawn and quartered — A method of executing traitors in England, said to have been introduced in 1241. The traitor was carried on a sled, or hurdle to the gallows (formerly dragged there tied to the tail of a horse); hanged till half dead and then cut down; his… … Black's law dictionary
Anthropology and Archaeology — ▪ 2009 Introduction Anthropology Among the key developments in 2008 in the field of physical anthropology was the discovery by a large interdisciplinary team of Spanish and American scientists in northern Spain of a partial mandible (lower… … Universalium
Повешение, потрошение и четвертование — Казнь Хью ле Диспенсера Младшего (1326). Миниатюра из … Википедия
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon — Infobox British Royalty|majesty|consort name =Elizabeth Bowes Lyon title =Queen of the United Kingdom Empress of India imgw =200 caption =The Queen at the World s Fair, New York City, 1939. reign =11 December 1936 – 6 February 1952 coronation =12 … Wikipedia
Robert Aske (political leader) — Robert Aske (1500 ndash; July 12 1537) was an English lawyer who became the leader of rebellion in York. He led the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536 and was executed by Henry VIII for treason in 1537. BiographyAske was the younger son of Sir Robert… … Wikipedia
Farnley Wood Plot — Date: 12th October, 1663Major Plotters: Joshua Greathead and Captain OatesLocation: Primarily, Farnley, West Yorkshire, but also links to Gildersome, Morley, West Yorkshire and LeedsObjective: To capture and overthrow the Royalist strongholds of… … Wikipedia
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