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9 hours ago · The Seven Years' War (1756–1763) was a global conflict involving most of the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe and the Americas. One of the opposing alliances was led by Great Britain and Prussia .
4 days ago · 1700-1720. Provenance: Formerly part of the Dresden collection formed by Friedrich August or August the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland and inventoried between 1721 and 1735. Height 31 mm (1.22 inch), diameter of rim 202 mm (7.95 inch), diameter of footring 124 mm (4.88 inch), weight 379 grams (14.99 ounce (oz.))
3 days ago · In 1532, Walter was granted a house in Torgau and the right of citizenship. In 1535, Walter’s Kantorei was granted an annual endowment. In 1548, the new Elector of Saxony, Maurice (Moritz), engaged Walter as Kapellmeister for the Hofkapelle in Dresden. He remained until 1554, when he retired to Torgau with a pension.
3 days ago · Portrait of Duke Heinrich the Devout of Saxony (1473-1541) ... Staatsgalerie Stuttgart: 108: Virgin and Child with St. John under an apple tree: ... Elector of Saxony:
3 days ago · Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist: ... St George riding on a horse: Unknown: 23: 042: Pl. 50: ... Elector of Saxony:
2 days ago · December 1546, 6-10. 6 Dec. 504. The Privy Council. Dasent's. A. P. C., 555. Meeting at Westminster, 6 Dec. Present: Chancellor, Great Master, "etc., ut supra ." Business:—The Knight Marshal had letters to the Admiralty to provide a vessel for the avoiding of the Egyptians, and letters to the Deputies of Calais and Boulogne to avoid them at ...
