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Queen Isabella 1327
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Queen Isabella 1327
Bristol surrenders to Queen Isabella
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1327 Bristol Isabella Surrenders
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This evocative image captures the moment of surrender in Bristol on September 24, 1327, as Queen Isabella of England, the She-Wolf of France, stands triumphantly over the defeated city. Isabella, who had been married to King Edward II since 1308, had grown tired of her husband's favored advisor, Piers Gaveston, and his influence over the throne. In 1326, she allied herself with her son, Edward III, and the French, and launched a rebellion that led to Edward II's deposition and eventual death. The fall of Bristol was a significant victory for Isabella and her forces. The city, which had been a stronghold of support for Edward II, had held out against the rebels for months. But with the arrival of the French army and the defection of key figures within the city, the resistance crumbled. In the photo print, Queen Isabella is depicted in regal attire, with a crown on her head and a scepter in her hand. She stands on the city walls, looking down at the defeated town below. Her expression is one of determination and victory, as she surveys the scene before her. The citizens of Bristol, who had once been loyal to Edward II, now lay at her feet, humbled by her power. This historical moment is a testament to the strength and determination of Queen Isabella, who defied convention and asserted her power in a male-dominated world. Her rebellion marked the end of the Despenser War and the beginning of a new reign for her and her son, Edward III. The image serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous political landscape of medieval England, and the role that powerful women have played in shaping its history.
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