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John Bull to Charles I of Portugal: "Say, boy, have you ever heard of the Right of the Strongest?"
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John Bull to Charles I of Portugal: "Say, boy, have you ever heard of the Right of the Strongest?"

Johan Braakensiek · 1890-01-19 · lithography; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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John Bull (England) grabs King Charles I of Portugal by the collar and threatens him with a clenched fist. Following the British ultimatum of 1890 imposed on Portugal due to its presence in Africa.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineJohn Bull tot Karel I van Portugal: "Zeg, kereltje, heb je wel eens gehoord van het Recht van den Sterkste?". 1890-01-19. Johan Braakensiek. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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