Prince rupert of the rhine article about prince rupert. Ruprecht pfalzgraf bei rhein prince rupert of the rhine. Prince rupert was a distinguished german soldier and admiral who commanded the royalist cavalry during the english civil war. The 15 best things to do in prince rupert 2020 with photos. The stranger prince by margaret irwin fantastic fiction. Bedford was conquered by him, and reading taken back from the hands of the rebels. Prince rupert of the rhine canada history and mysteries. May 29, 2008 king charless pirate princeto his fellow royalists, fighting for king charles i, prince rupert of the rhine was the archetypal cavalier. Prince rupert of the rhine by patrick morrah, the winter prince by cheryl sawyer, the stranger prince by. Book suggestions before a trip to holland and the rhine.
Prince rupert the last cavalier 2007 by british author charles spencer journalist former correspondent for nbc news, writer, broadcaster, and the peer 9th earl spencer should be congratulated for writing this magnificent and comprehensive biography of prince rupert of the rhine 16191682, a prince who packed more life in his. Rupert was born on 17 december 1619 in prague, and known as a noted german soldier, admiral, scientist, and. There is little doubt that rupert of the rhine is still capable of attracting admirers even after being dead for over 300 years. Prince rupert of the rhine, collection of british art from the elizabethan period to the present day, including paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, rare books, and manuscripts. The rhine examines the history, economic importance, and ecology of the river, one of the most important waterways in the world. To his fellow royalists fighting for king charles i, prince rupert of the rhine was. Boye, accompanying prince rupert of the rhine in a proparliamentary woodcut condemning the pair. The stranger prince by margaret irwin book cover, description, publication history. Prince rupert of the rhine, was a famed warrior who won hardly any battles on land or sea. Prince rupert of the rhine definition of prince rupert of.
Rupert, count palatine of the rhine, duke of bavaria, 1st duke of cumberland, 1st earl of holderness german. Rupert right with his brother, charles i louis, elector palatine left, in a 1637 portrait by anthony van dyck. The amazing adventures of prince rupert english civil war series duration. The area once known as ruperts land is now mainly a part of canada, but a. The dog boye died 2 july 1644 at the battle of marston moor, also boy, was a celebrated and iconic white hunting poodle belonging to prince rupert of the rhine in the 17th century. Shortly after rupert was born, his father and mother were forced out of the palatinate and he spent a great deal of his childhood in holland. Apr 11, 2020 engraving prince rupert of the rhine 16191682, engraved in london by william faithorne after a painting by william dobson, and published in london by thomas rowlett, ca. I wanted to read more books, either fiction or nonfiction, about rupert of the rhine, surely one of. Prince rupert of the rhine, duke of cumberland, 17 december 1619 29 november 1682 was a noted german soldier, admiral, scientist, sportsman, colonial governor and amateur artist during the 17th century. Weinstock, herbert and the world of opera in italy and vienna in the first half of the nineteenth century, new york. Prince rupert of the rhine, count palatine, duke of. Prince rupert of the rhine, duke of cumberland, kg, pc, frs was a germanenglish army.
Prince rupert is the protagonist of margaret irwins novel the stranger prince. See more ideas about scientific inventions, prince and. Born in prague, he was the son of frederick the winter king, elector palatine and king of bohemia, and elizabeth, daughter of james i of england. History of the stewarts famous stewarts prince rupert of. He first came to prominence as a cavalier cavalry commander during the english civil war rupert was a younger son of the german prince frederick v of the palatinate and elizabeth, the eldest. Meticulously researched, it explores all that was good, and evil, about the most infamous military force in history using the backdrop of the posleen invasion as a canvas. Book suggestions before a trip to holland and the rhine river. Fictional or nonfiction books, but only when rupert is the main focus of the book andor a major character. Apr 25, 2017 prince rupert of the rhine was a favorite of his uncle, king charles i and one of the most prominent royalist military commanders in the english civil war. Rupert was born in prague, bohemia in 1619, and was declared a prince by the principality of lusatia his father had just. Prince rupert of the rhine biography childhood, life. The nursery book that bears an investment money the. Fifty million people live along the rhine river as it flows through switzerland, austria, france, germany, the netherlands and other nations. Rupert s parents had briefly been king and queen of bohemia, but his fathers forces were routed by those of the holy roman emperor at the battle of white mountain on 8 november 1620, thus.
Prince rupert of the rhine was a favorite of his uncle, king charles i and one of the most prominent royalist military commanders in the english civil war. But rupert did not suffer himself to be idle in these disheartening days. Mar 24, 2018 rupert, prince, count palatine of the rhine and duke of bavaria, afterwards duke of cumberland and earl of holderness 16191682, general, third son of elizabeth, queen of bohemia, and of frederick v, elector palatine, was born at prague on 17 dec. Prince rupert of the rhine article about prince rupert of. Rupert was a younger son of frederick v, elector palatine, and elizabeth stuart, the older brother of electress sophia, and nephew of king charles i of england, who created him duke of cumberland and earl of holderness. Prince rupert of the rhine 16191682, nephew of the illfated charles i of england, was taken prisoner at the battle of. The rhine river begins in the swiss alps and flows through central europe before reaching the netherlands, where it empties into the north sea. Rupert was named in honour of rupert, king of germany, a famous wittelsbach ancestor. Prince rupert of the rhine news, views, gossip, pictures. Afterwards, as the short dark days drew on, both parties by mutual consent retired into winter quarters to repose until the following spring. Sansawillas, margaery prince rupert of the rhine, aryagendry summary provided to the artist. Ruperts parents had briefly been king and queen of bohemia, but his fathers forces were routed by those of the holy roman emperor at the battle of white mountain on 8 november 1620, thus. Ronald hutton, the royalist war effort 164246 london 1999 patrick morrah, prince rupert of the rhine london 1976 ian roy, rupert, prince and count palatine of the rhine and duke of cumberland, oxford dnb, 2004.
Ruperts land, or prince ruperts land, was a territory in british north america, consisting of the hudson bay drainage basin, which was nominally owned by the hudsons bay company for 200 years from 1670 to 1870, although numerous aboriginal groups lived in the same territory and disputed the sovereignty of the area. Oil painting on canvas, prince rupert of the rhine 1616 1682, sir peter lely soest 1618 london 1680 and studio. Mar 08, 2019 the match resumed on 7 april 1643 with the arrival of prince rupert of the rhine. Prince rupert of the rhine hardcover january 1, 1976 by patrick morrah author. See more ideas about scientific inventions, prince and house of stuart. Rupert, prince, count palatine of the rhine and duke of bavaria, afterwards duke of cumberland and earl of holderness 16191682, general, third son of elizabeth, queen of bohemia, and of frederick v, elector palatine, was born at prague on 17 dec. In addition to other troubles, prince rupert had at this time the mortification of knowing that his elder brother. Prince rupert by charles spencer books the guardian.
Prince rupert of the rhine was a noted soldier, admiral, scientist, sportsman, colonial governor and amateur artist during the 17th century. He was the third son of frederick of the palatinate and elizabeth, the daughter of james i. To his fellow royalists, fighting for king charles i, prince rupert of the rhine. The amazing life of prince rupert of the rhine in bullet points. The great lansquenet or standard bearer rupert of the. S 29 november 1682 was a germanenglish army officer, admiral, scientist and colonial governor. Episode of the wandering knife 50 aka the wandering knife locked doors. The circular staircase 1908 aka the bat the man in lower ten 1909 the window at the white cat 1910 where theres a. Young, handsome, expert horseman, crack pistol shot, his swaggering style irritated the stuffier of the kings courtiers almost as much as the roundheads they were fighting. When he was born, his parents were king and queen of bohemia, titles that they lost when his father opposed the new holy roman emperor frederick ii who sent an army after them in prague. Beloved by his men for his deathdefying courage and his high sense of military honour, he was nonetheless a bad tempered and arrogant leader. The parliamentarians withdrew from the town of lichfield to the cathedral and the close. A study in generalship 16421646 by darman, peter isbn.
Portrait of prince rupert of the rhine 16191682 french school, the largest gallery in the world. Prince rupert is the protagonist of margaret irwins novel the stranger prince and appears in her later novel the bride. Like to help support this website, please check out our online book store. A threequarterlength portrait, wearing garter robes, a column and trees beyond. Rupert was an iconic royalist cavalier whose fearlessness in battle and military knowledge made his enemies believe he had supernatural powers. Prince rupert of the rhine imho, print rupert is the dishiest of them all. This engaging book highlights this major transportation route in western europe and its scenic stretches of fairytale castles and picturesque vineyards. This is a fine book that portrays rupert as a fascinating figure who was more. Prince rupert of the rhine synonyms, prince rupert of the rhine pronunciation, prince rupert of the rhine translation, english dictionary definition of prince rupert of the rhine. Prince rupert of the rhine son of the exiled frederick v of bohemia was one of the earliest practitioners of mezzotint, and a vital contributor to its development. Engraving prince rupert of the rhine 16191682, engraved in london by william faithorne after a painting by william dobson, and published in london by thomas rowlett, ca. Jan 01, 2015 rupert, count palatine of the rhine, duke of bavaria, 1st duke of cumberland, 1st earl of holderness, commonly referred to as prince rupert of the rhine 16191682 was a 17 th century soldier of fortune, fighting in the netherlands against spain during the eighty years war and in germany against the holy roman empire in the thirty years war. Rupert and his men bounced cannonballs from the cathedral, attempted to scale. Oil painting on panel, prince rupert of the rhine, count palatine, duke of cumberland 1619 1682 by gerrit van honthorst utrecht 1590 utrecht 1656.
Recounts the story of rupert of the rhine, nephew of king charles i and. Jul 18, 2010 a lot of victorian novels have chapters where some of the characters go off on a holiday to germany, usually travelling up the rhine thackerays little book the kickleburys on the rhine one of his christmas books is a nice little sendup of the genre. Watch on the rhine is perhaps the most unbiased, and brutal, look at the inner workings of the waffen ss in history. Prince rupert and his sister elisabeth are minor characters in eric flints 1632 series books grantville gazette iv and grantville gazette vi. The match resumed on 7 april 1643 with the arrival of prince rupert of the rhine. See more ideas about prince, house of stuart and portrait. The troopers in beyond the rhine follow a pattern familiar to those who have read burgetts first 3 books. Firth, rupert, prince, count palatine of the rhine and duke of bavaria, dnb, 1897. Prince rupert of the rhine was born in prague in 1619, the third son of frederick v, elector palatine, and elizabeth stuart, daughter of king james i and vi. They are thrown into combat, lightly armed, before any other units, or where other units have failed. Charles spencers life of prince rupert skilfully explores the.
A biographical sketch of the life of prince rupert, prince palatine of the rhine, duke of cumberland, etc. Not only is he known as one of the handsomest men of the 17th century, but he also was an excellent soldier, scientist, artist and more. Prince rupert of the rhine 16191682, nephew of the illfated charles i of england, was taken prisoner at the battle of lemgo in 1638 and confined at lintz until 1641. Rupert was an iconic royalist cavalier whose fearlessness in battle and military knowledge made. Biography of prince rupert of the rhine bcw project.
The rhine by gary miller overdrive rakuten overdrive. History of the stewarts famous stewarts prince rupert. Prince rupert of the rhine, duke of cumberland, kg, pc, frs 17 december 1619 o. He was a reporter on nbcs today show from 1986 until 1995, and is the author of several books, including sunday times bestseller blenheim. Prince rupert of the rhine definition of prince rupert.
When wealthy northern heiress sansa stark and her bold sister arya arrive at the decadent court of charles ii, shes plunged into an. Prince rupert of the rhine the most successful of king. Born in prague, his full title was count palatine of the rhine, the duke of bavaria, but he came to be known as prince rupert of the rhine. He first came to prominence as a cavalier cavalry commander during the english civil war. He became a strong and athletic teenager and was nicknamed rupertlediable. A painted oval, headandshoulders portrait, turned to left, long black hair, wearing armour with carmine cloak clasped at his left shoulder and blue ribbon and, possibly, the order of st esprit. Rupert and his men bounced cannonballs from the cathedral, attempted to scale the walls with ladders and then mined the fortified close.
A lot of victorian novels have chapters where some of the characters go off on a holiday to germany, usually travelling up the rhine thackerays little book the kickleburys on the rhine one of his christmas books is a nice little sendup of the genre. To his fellow royalists, fighting for king charles i, prince rupert of the rhine was the archetypal cavalier. Prince rupert of the rhine, duke of cumberland, kg, pc, frs was a german english army. A biographical sketch of the life of prince rupert, prince palatine of the rhine, duke of cumberland, etc few lives that. They are thrown into combat, lightly armed, before any. Rupert was the son of frederick v, elector palatine and his wife, elizabeth stuart who was the daughter of james vi and. If you go anywhere near the lorelei, you will have to read some heinrich heine, of. A common theme in all of burgetts books is that there is much honor in what he and his brothers did, but no glory. Prince rupert of the rhine the oldest name on our list of famous.
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