execution of the Burghers of Calais
GPTKB entity
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Hundred_Years'_War
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspiration for literature
symbol of sacrifice inspiration for theater inspiration for music inspiration for film |
| gptkbp:date |
August 1347
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
paintings by various artists
sculpture by Auguste Rodin |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Siege_of_Calais
varied interpretations over time viewed as a tragedy viewed as a heroic act viewed as a political maneuver |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influence on historical narratives
symbol of civic duty reminder of wartime sacrifices influence on modern memorials influence on public commemorations |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
historical analyses
artistic representations letters and documents chroniclers' accounts |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
execution of the Burghers of Calais
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| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Jean_de_Fiennes
gptkb:Eustache_de_Saint-Pierre gptkb:André_de_Saint-Omer gptkb:Pierre_de_Wissant gptkb:Jean_de_Vienne gptkb:Guillaume_de_la_Heuze gptkb:Jacques_de_Wissant |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Calais
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| gptkbp:outcome |
execution was averted
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Brétigny
gptkb:Battle_of_Crécy French reconquest of Calais subsequent English occupation |
| gptkbp:significance |
surrender of Calais
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Siege_of_Calais
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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