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Queen Anne, 1702, (1906)
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Queen Anne, 1702, (1906)
Queen Anne, 1702, (1906). From a plaster cast of the obverse of medal of the Accession in the British Museum. Anne (1665-1714) was the daughter of James II, deposed by William of Orange in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The last Stuart monarch, she came to the throne after the death of William in 1702, and became the first monarch of the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the signing of the Act of Union in 1707. Her reign saw a decline of the power of the crown in favour of that of ministers as well as the development of a two party system of politics. Her inability to produce an heir precipitated a succession crisis, with parliament passing legislation to hand the crown to the House of Hanover in order to prevent the Catholic Old Pretender, James Francis Edward Stuart, from claiming the throne. A print from Queen Anne, by Herbert Paul, Goupil and Co, London, 1906
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This print showcases Queen Anne, a significant figure in British history. The image depicts a plaster cast of the obverse of a medal from her accession to the throne in 1702, held at the esteemed British Museum. Queen Anne (1665-1714) was born as the daughter of James II and witnessed his deposition during the Glorious Revolution of 1688 by William of Orange. As the last Stuart monarch, she ascended to power after William's death and became the first ruler of Great Britain and Ireland following the Act of Union in 1707. Her reign marked a period where ministerial power overshadowed that of the crown, leading to a burgeoning two-party political system. However, one major challenge during her rule was her inability to produce an heir. This sparked a succession crisis which prompted Parliament to pass legislation ensuring that James Francis Edward Stuart, known as the Catholic Old Pretender, would not claim the throne. Instead, they designated it for House Hanover. The photograph is taken from "Queen Anne" by Herbert Paul and published by Goupil & Co in London in 1906. It beautifully captures Queen Anne's profile with intricate details on her crown and regal attire. This remarkable artifact provides us with insight into an important era when monarchy clashed with politics while also highlighting Queen Anne's pivotal role as both ruler and symbol of national unity during this transformative period in British history.
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