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Monmouths Rebellion
The Duke of Monmouth captured after the Battle of Sedgemoor
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1685 Captured Mercy Monmouth Plead Rebellion Sedgemoor
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Monmouth's Rebellion: The Duke of Monmouth's Capture after the Battle of Sedgemoor, July 1685" This historic print depicts a pivotal moment in the Monmouth Rebellion, an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow King James II of England in 1685. The rebellion was led by the Duke of Monmouth, James Scott, who had gained popular support due to his opposition to James II's Catholic policies and his own claims to the throne. The Battle of Sedgemoor, fought on July 6, 1685, was the final confrontation of the rebellion. Monmouth's forces were heavily outnumbered and outmaneuvered by the Royalist army led by General Thomas Feilding. Monmouth himself was wounded during the battle and eventually captured near the village of Westonzoyland. In this print, Monmouth is shown being led away by soldiers after his capture. He is depicted with a resigned expression on his face, possibly pleading for mercy from his captors. The scene is chaotic, with soldiers and civilians in the background, some cheering and others looking on with curiosity or disdain. The events of Monmouth's Rebellion marked a turning point in English history. Monmouth was tried and executed for treason, and James II's rule became even more autocratic as he sought to consolidate his power. The rebellion also paved the way for the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which ultimately led to the reign of William III and Mary II and the establishment of a more stable and tolerant government. This print offers a glimpse into a turbulent period of English history, capturing the drama and uncertainty of a time when the fate of the kingdom hung in the balance.
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