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Portrait: Tsar Peter the Great, 1775 Glass-mosaic.
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Portrait: Tsar Peter the Great, 1775 Glass-mosaic.

Edward the Confessor sends Harold to inform Duke William of Normandy that he will succeed to the throne of England. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery, most probably the work of Saxon craftsmen; the tapestry was ordered shortly after the conquest in 1066 by Odon de Conteville, Duke of Kent and Bishop of Bayeux, brother of William.
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Edward the Confessor sends Harold to inform Duke William of Normandy that he wil...

Harold's embarkation for Normandy. Bayeux Tapestry ordered shortly after the Conquest in 1066 by William the Conqueror's half-brother Odon de Conteville.
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Harold's embarkation for Normandy. Bayeux Tapestry ordered...

King Harold II embarks for Normandy, his falcon on his wrist. Close-up of 31-01-01/2 Bayeux tapestry, embroidery (11th)
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King Harold II embarks for Normandy, his falcon on...

The English landing in Normandy; King Harold II stands in the foremost shipbow. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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The English landing in Normandy; King Harold II stands in the foremost s...

Close up of King Harold II on horseback, his falcon on his wrist. He is shown either as a prisoner or guest of Count Guy de Ponthieu in Beaurain Castle around 1064. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Close up of King Harold II on horseback, his falcon on his wrist....

William, Duke of Normandy, sends messengers to the Count on Ponthieu with orders for his release. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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William, Duke of Normandy, sends messengers to the Count on Ponthieu with orders...

Duke William of Normandy gives orders to his messengers to Guy de Ponthieu. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Duke William of Normandy gives orders to his messengers to Guy...

Official negotiations between William, Duke of Normandy, and King Harold II. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Official negotiations between William, Duke of Normandy, and Ki...

Harold and Duke William of Normandy cross the quicksands of the Couesnon River near Mont Saint-Michel. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Harold and Duke William of Normandy cross the quicksands of...

The Duke of Brittany surrenders and, on the tip of his lance, passes the keys of his town of Dinan to William, Duke of Normandy. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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The Duke of Brittany surrenders and, on the tip of his lance,...

Harold swears fealty to William, Duke of Normandy. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Harold swears fealty to William, Duke of Normandy. Bayeux Tapestry, embroid...