1253 Collection

Eleanor of Provence
ELEANOR OF PROVENCE Queen of Henry III & mother of Edward I of England. She was joint governor in 1253 & organised military action

Henry III & Parliament
Henry III confers with parliament

CLARE OF ASSISI DIES
When Clare dies, her bedroom is filled with bishops and priests who have come to pay their respects. Date: 1194? - 1253?

Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome (chromolitho)
735364 Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome)

7th century, 7th Council of Toledo, summoned by King Chindasvinto, miniature in Primacy of the Church of Toledo, illuminated manuscripts, 1253

Elias Di Cortona Kneels
ELIAS DI CORTONA Franciscan monk and ambassador Date: 1180 - 1253

Alfonso X, called The Wise (1221-1284). King of Castile and Le󮠨 1252-1284). On the right, portraits of his wife Violante of Aragon and Hungary (1236-1300) and their children

Dinus Mugellanus
DINUS (or Dynus) MUGELLANUS Influential Italian jurist. (Some think he lived till 1303.) Date: 1253? - 1298?

Suicide of Bianca di Rossi, 1253, Caspar Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1699

WILLIAM OF RUBRUQUIS (1215-1295). French Franciscan missionary and traveler. Friar William and his party, sent by St. Louis of France

In The Lap Of The God
A female tourist visits the Court of Rameses II in the Luxor Temple, circa 1925. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire, a Cistercian monastery founded in 1132, circa 1950. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Gypsy Band
1873: Three gypsies playing their instruments under the shade of an oak tree. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Mostar
circa 1910: The stone arch bridge over the River Neretva in the former Yugoslavian city of Mostar. The city lies in the Neretva Valley, amongst a high mountain range, and was formerly home to Croats

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In the year 1253, history witnessed a multitude of significant events and individuals that left an indelible mark on various realms. Eleanor of Provence, a formidable queen consort, navigated the intricate web of politics alongside her husband Henry III and Parliament. Meanwhile, in Italy's Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, a vibrant chromolitho captured the essence of its bustling atmosphere. Traveling back centuries earlier to the 7th century, we encounter the summoning of the 7th Council of Toledo by King Chindasvinto - an event depicted vividly in a miniature painting known as Primacy. In another corner of Europe, Elias Di Cortona knelt with devotion while leaving his own imprint on history. Alfonso X, aptly named "The Wise, " reigned as King during this transformative era. His intellectual pursuits and contributions shaped society for generations to come. Dinus Mugellanus also emerged as a prominent figure during this time period with his scholarly endeavors capturing hearts and minds. Fast forward to more recent times; technological advancements took flight with the introduction of Sikorsky S-55 helicopters - revolutionizing air travel forever. However, not all historical moments were filled with progress and innovation; Franz Bohmer's involvement at Poznan Castle during World War II remains shrouded in mystery. Similarly haunting is Caspar Luyken and Jan Claesz ten Hoorn's depiction of Bianca di Rossi's tragic suicide in 1699 - reminding us that even amidst grandeur and opulence, darkness can cast its shadow. As we reflect upon these diverse snippets from 1253's tapestry-like narrative, it becomes evident that history is woven intricately through countless lives across continents. Each thread represents triumphs or tragedies that continue to shape our understanding today – reminding us never to forget those who came before us.