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Attempt to assassinate the king
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Attempt to assassinate the king

Robert Pollard (I) · 1786 · etching; engraving; aquatint; paper

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

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Text in English in the lower margin. Margaret Nicholson attempted to assassinate King George III in 1786, under the pretext of presenting a petition.

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printMargaret Nicholsonhistorical personsattempt, political murder
Credit linePoging de koning te vermoorden. 1786. Robert Pollard (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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