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Entry of Duke John of Bavaria into Leiden on 18 August 1420, performed by the Leiden students on 8 February 1840
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Historical costumed procession by the students of Leiden University on 8 February 1840, celebrating the 265th anniversary of the university. The subject of the historical procession and masquerade is the entry of Duke Jan of Bavaria into Leiden on 18 August 1420. Imaginary representation of Leiden in 1420 with the procession winding across a city square. Within a frame adorned with festoons, coats of arms, and Minerva at the top.
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Credit lineIntocht van hertog Jan van Beieren te Leiden op 18 augustus 1420 opgevoerd door de Leidse studenten op 8 februari 1840. 1840. Hilmar Johannes Backer, anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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