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The manner of the execution of the conspirators at Lisbon, January 13th 1759.

RCIN 755695

Description

The leading conspirator is placed on a cross, another in far corner of platform, to be broken and executed. Crowds of people below, soldiers in front. English print.
People involved

Subject(s)

Search the collection José de Mascarenhas da Silva e Lencastre, 8th Duke of Aveiro (1708-1759)

Search the collection Eleonora de Tavora, 8th Duchess of Aveiro (d 1759)

Search the collection Joseph Maria de Tavora Aveior (d 1759)

Search the collection D Aveiro (d 1759)

Search the collection Count d'Atouguia (d 1759)

Search the collection Antonio Alvares Ferreira (active 1759)

Search the collection Joan Miguel Alvarez (d 1759)

Search the collection Tavares, Manuel (d.1759)

Search the collection Romeiro, Braz Joze (d.1759)
Physical properties

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Groupings
Category
History Prints / Almanacs
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
History
History of Europe
History of Portugal
General medieval and modern history (European history)
Social sciences
Law
Criminal law
Punishment (criminal law)
Capital punishment
Burning at the stake

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