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Albrecht von Wallenstein

Bohemian military leader and statesman who fought on the Catholic side during the Thirty Years' War (1583-1634)

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  • A young woman faints on hearing the news of the death of General Wallenstein (?). Line engraving with etching by Peter Carl Geissler.

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    The relation of the death of that great generalissimo (of his Imperiall Maiestie) the Duke of Meckleburg, Fridland, Sagan, and great Glogaw, &c : Together with the cause thereof. A coppy of the oath taken by his commanders (to be faithfull unto him) but a little before the same. Vpon which followed the mandate of his Imperiall Maiestie. For his apprehension, and the successe thereof, all which we have received from speciall hands. And by which you may perceive the great distraction of the imperiall army.

    | Date: 1634
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    A young woman faints on hearing the news of the death of General Wallenstein (?). Line engraving with etching by Peter Carl Geissler.

    Peter Carl Geissler | Reference: 44409i

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