1581 Collection (page 5)

Johann Georg Von Arnim
JOHANN GEORG VON ARNIM (or Arnheim) German military leader and diplomat in the service of the Elector of Saxony. Date: 1581 - 1641

Thomas Overbury / Harding
SIR THOMAS OVERBURY - English poet and victim of court intrigue (poisoned in the Tower of London). Date: 1581 - 1613

Thomas Overbury (Oval)
SIR THOMAS OVERBURY - English poet and victim of court intrigue (poisoned in the Tower of London). Date: 1581 - 1613

SPAIN: GRANADA, 1581. Map of Granada, Spain, with the Alhambra Palace in the background. Engraving from a 1581 volume of Civitates Orbis Terrarum, by Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg

ERMINIA AND SHEPHERDS. Erminia discovering the shepherds, a scene from Torquato Tassos epic poem, Jerusalem Delivered (1581)

ANIMALS ENTERING THE ARK. Line engraving, Flemish, 1581

ELIZABETH I / FRANCIS DRAKE. Queen Elizabeth I knighting Francis Drake on the deck of the Golden Hind in Deptford in
ELIZABETH I/FRANCIS DRAKE. Queen Elizabeth I knighting Francis Drake on the deck of the " Golden Hind" in Deptford in April 1581: colored engraving, 19th century

Staple Inn, Holborn
The half-timbered structure of Staple Inn in Holborn, one of the few surviving Tudor buildings in central London. Dating from 1581, it was formerly an Inn of Chancery. Date: 16th century

John Warner
JOHN WARNER English churchman, bishop of Rochester, Royalist during the Civil War, benefactor who founded Bromley College Date: 1581 - 1666

ITALY: ROME, c1581. Map of Rome, from Braun and Hogenbergs Civitates Orbis Terrarum, c1581

Lucy Harrington, Countess of Bedford, c. 1600
Engraved portrait of Lucy Harrington (or Harington) (1581-1627), Countess of Bedford, pictured c.1600

James 4th Earl Morton
James Douglas, fourth earl of MORTON Statesman, regent of Scotland

James Ussher (Stent)
JAMES USSHER Greek scholar and neo- Platonist philosopher, a violent opponent of Christianity

German Noblewoman
A noblewoman from northern Germany

Swiss Gentleman
A Swiss gentleman of quality

Woman of Villetri

Woman of Cleves
Young woman of Kleve (Cleves)

Turkish Noblewoman
A Turkish woman of quality in the 16th century

Noblewoman of Antwerp
A noblewoman of Antwerp

Granduchessa, Venice
Unidentified granduchessa of Venice, possibly the wife of Sebastiano Venier, Doge of Venice

Young Woman of Koln
Young woman of Koln (Cologne)

German Princess
A Bavarian princess

Marguerite De Joyeuse
MARGUERITE DE LORRAINE, duchesse de la JOYEUSE lady of the French court, sister of the queen

Drake Knighted / 1581 / Mono
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE Queen Elizabeth knighting Drake on board his ship, the Golden Hind, at Deptford on 4 April 1581 after his round- the-world voyage

Guillaume Postel
GUILLAUME POSTEL French scholar and visionary who believed he was divinely sent to regenerate mankind; he found an old Italian woman he identified as the new Eve

1581 / Cossacks in Siberia
Yermak Timofeyevich leads a Cossack invasion of Siberia. He defeats the khan, Kuchum, and occupies the capital, Kashlyk, on the Irytsh River

Tiberius Decianus / Larmes
TIBERIUS DECIANUS Italian jurist

Raleigh & Elizabeth
The gallant Sir Walter Raleigh lays down his cloak at the feet of Queen Elizabeth I to prevent her from stepping in the mud

Vincent De Paul (Dev Cd)
saint VINCENT DE PAUL French divine, noted for his charitable works; he founded the Congregation of the Mission in 1625

DECIANUS (1508-1581)
TIBERIUS DECIANUS Author of Tractatus Criminalis

Francisco Borgia (Later)
FRANCISCO DE BORJA (BORGIA) Noble of Spanish branch of the family, Viceroy in Peru, poet. (Do not confuse with Jesuit saint Francisco Borgia)

Lady Mary Vere
Lady MARY VERE - wife (1) of William Hobby, and (2) sir Horace Vere : governess to the dukes of York and Gloucster, and the princess Elizabeth. - with her autograph

Campion & Parsons 1581
Edmund Campion (1540-1581) suspected of papist leanings, hanged at Tyburn, shown with fellow Jesuit Robert Parsons whose mission was to reclaim England for catholicism

German Ship Clock
Ship clock made at Augsburg for the emperor Rudolph

Raleigh Lays Cloak Down
Raleigh comes to the court, where he soon wins the favour of Elizabeth by thoughtful little actions such as laying his best cloak in the mud for her to walk upon

Francis Drake Knighted
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE English admiral knighted by Queen Elizabeth at Deptford on 4 April 1581, on board his ship, Golden Hind after his round the world voyage

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In the year 1581, tragedy struck in Russia as Ivan beat his own son, Ivan, in a heated argument that tragically led to the young man's untimely death. The pain and sorrow of this family feud would forever haunt their legacy. Meanwhile, across the seas in England, an extraordinary event took place. Sir Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I. This momentous occasion marked a turning point in Drake's illustrious career as he became one of the most renowned explorers and naval commanders of his time. On the European continent, Alonso Perez de Guman held the title of 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia during this period. His influential presence shaped Spain's history and left a lasting impact on its society. In another corner of Europe, Walter Raleigh made a grand gesture at Queen Elizabeth I's feet by laying his cloak down for her to walk upon. This act showcased Raleigh's loyalty and devotion to his queen. Across France, Georg Braun created a remarkable map of Paris in 1581 as part of Civitates Orbis Terarum. This intricate cartographic masterpiece provided valuable insights into the city's layout during that era. Mary Stewart also played a significant role during this time as Countess Mar. Her influence extended beyond her noble status as she navigated through political challenges with grace and determination. Vincent De Paul and Geille were names associated with philanthropy and compassion during these years. Their selfless acts touched countless lives and inspired others to follow suit. James Ussher emerged onto the historical stage in 1581; his intellectual prowess would later make him famous for calculating biblical chronology with great precision. Notably, Francis Drake received knighthood from Queen Elizabeth I once again - an acknowledgment of his continued bravery and achievements on behalf of England. A manuscript on vellum depicted a map showcasing seven marshland townships after 1581 – an invaluable resource for understanding the geographical landscape of that time.