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Battle of White Mountain

1620 Böhmen Feldschlacht

Battle of White Mountain

Battle of White Mountain

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Map of England and view of Prague with scenes of the beginning of the Civil War.

Map of England and view of Prague with scenes of the beginning of the Civil War.

Author: Wenceslaus HollarLicense:PD
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Inscription in the church Santa Maria della Vittoria (17th century) in Rome: “Nomini meo ascribatur victoria”, a quote from the Vulgate (Regum II = 2 Samuel 12:28) translating as “the victory shall be credited to my name”, an allusion to the Catholic victory of the battle of White Mountain (1620).

Inscription in the church Santa Maria della Vittoria (17th century) in Rome: “Nomini meo ascribatur victoria”, a quote from the Vulgate (Regum II = 2 Samuel 12:28) translating as “the victory shall be credited to my name”, an allusion to the Catholic victory of the battle of White Mountain (1620).

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Approximation of the design of the battle flags used by Bohemian force in the Battle of the White Mountain as depict in Plate 4 of "The Battle of the White Mountain 1620 & the Bohemian Revolt" by Laurence Spring. See the original drawing at http://theminiaturespage.com/news/1083302889

Approximation of the design of the battle flags used by Bohemian force in the Battle of the White Mountain as depict in Plate 4 of "The Battle of the White Mountain 1620 & the Bohemian Revolt" by Laurence Spring. See the original drawing at http://theminiaturespage.com/news/1083302889

Author: ชาวไทยLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Muistomerkki taistelupaikalla.

Muistomerkki taistelupaikalla.

Author: SaimuriLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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El carmelita fray Domingo de Jesús en la batalla de Montaña Blanca

El carmelita fray Domingo de Jesús en la batalla de Montaña Blanca

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Einzug des Maximilian I. in Prag nach dem Sieg am Weißen Berg 1620; Öl auf Leinwand; 35 x 88 cm.

Einzug des Maximilian I. in Prag nach dem Sieg am Weißen Berg 1620; Öl auf Leinwand; 35 x 88 cm.

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Fotoreproductie van een schilderij, voorstellende Boheemse boeren op de vlucht voor de Dertigjarige Oorlog. Cesti sedláci na úteku v tricetileté válce (titel op object)Objecttype: fotomechanische afdruk reproductie bladzijde Objectnummer: RP-F-2001-7-749. B-290VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: anoniem, clichémaker: Carl Bellmann naar schilderij van: Petr Maixner (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: PraagDatering: ca. 1891 - in of voor 1895Materiaal: papier Techniek: autotypieAfmetingen: prent: h 106 mm × b 110 mmToelichtingPrent tegenover pagina 546.OnderwerpWat: consequences of war, farmersVerwerving en rechtenCredit line: Aankoop met steun van de Mondriaan Stichting, het Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, het VSBfonds, het Paul Huf Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds en het Egbert KunstfondsVerwerving: aankoop 2001Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Fotoreproductie van een schilderij, voorstellende Boheemse boeren op de vlucht voor de Dertigjarige Oorlog. Cesti sedláci na úteku v tricetileté válce (titel op object)Objecttype: fotomechanische afdruk reproductie bladzijde Objectnummer: RP-F-2001-7-749. B-290VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: anoniem, clichémaker: Carl Bellmann naar schilderij van: Petr Maixner (vermeld op object)Plaats vervaardiging: PraagDatering: ca. 1891 - in of voor 1895Materiaal: papier Techniek: autotypieAfmetingen: prent: h 106 mm × b 110 mmToelichtingPrent tegenover pagina 546.OnderwerpWat: consequences of war, farmersVerwerving en rechtenCredit line: Aankoop met steun van de Mondriaan Stichting, het Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, het VSBfonds, het Paul Huf Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds en het Egbert KunstfondsVerwerving: aankoop 2001Copyright: Publiek domein

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Votive painting of Johannes von Lenzburg, painted after the Battle of White Mountain, in which the knight took part as a mercenary. The knight is depicted on the battlefield, with his horse and servant behind him. Thanking for the happy outcome, he kneels in front of a large crucifix. His coat of arms can be seen in the lower right corner.

Votive painting of Johannes von Lenzburg, painted after the Battle of White Mountain, in which the knight took part as a mercenary. The knight is depicted on the battlefield, with his horse and servant behind him. Thanking for the happy outcome, he kneels in front of a large crucifix. His coat of arms can be seen in the lower right corner.

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Petr Maixner - studie k Sedláci po bitvě na Bílé hoře

Petr Maixner - studie k Sedláci po bitvě na Bílé hoře

Author: Petr MaixnerLicense:PD
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Petr Maixner, Sedláci po Bílé Hoře, asi 1860, NG Praha

Petr Maixner, Sedláci po Bílé Hoře, asi 1860, NG Praha

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Schlacht am weißen Berg bei Prag

Schlacht am weißen Berg bei Prag

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Einzug des Herzogs Maximilian I. in Prag nach dem Sieg auf dem Weißen Berg 1620, Öl auf Leinwand, ca. 35 x 88 cm; unten rechts bezeichnet "K.Th.v P

Einzug des Herzogs Maximilian I. in Prag nach dem Sieg auf dem Weißen Berg 1620, Öl auf Leinwand, ca. 35 x 88 cm; unten rechts bezeichnet "K.Th.v P

Author: Karl von PilotyLicense:PD
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Last ressistance of Moravians during the Battle of White Mountain (J. Scheiwl, Česko-moravská kronika, Kniha čtvrtá, 1881)

Last ressistance of Moravians during the Battle of White Mountain (J. Scheiwl, Česko-moravská kronika, Kniha čtvrtá, 1881)

Author: Josef ScheiwlLicense:PD
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Praha, Holešovice

Praha, Holešovice

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This is a photo of a cultural monument of the Czech Republic,number:

This is a photo of a cultural monument of the Czech Republic,number:

Author: Wolfgang SauberLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Charles Bonaventure de Longueval, Count of Bucquoylabel QS:Len,"Charles Bonaventure de Longueval, Count of Bucquoy"label QS:Lfr,"Charles Bonaventure de Longueval, Comte de Bucquoy"

Charles Bonaventure de Longueval, Count of Bucquoylabel QS:Len,"Charles Bonaventure de Longueval, Count of Bucquoy"label QS:Lfr,"Charles Bonaventure de Longueval, Comte de Bucquoy"

Author: Peter SnayersLicense:PD
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Battle of the White Mountain, 1620, as pictured in the book The Story of Prague by Francis Lützow

Battle of the White Mountain, 1620, as pictured in the book The Story of Prague by Francis Lützow

Author: Raphael Sadeler the ElderLicense:PD
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The Battle of White Mountainlabel QS:Len,"The Battle of White Mountain"

The Battle of White Mountainlabel QS:Len,"The Battle of White Mountain"

Author: Peter SnayersLicense:PD
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Die Schlacht am Weißen Berg

Die Schlacht am Weißen Berg

Author: Peter Snayers (1592–1666)License:PD
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Informační cedule naučné stezky v oboře Hvězda. Malíř Stanislav Hudeček se držel hesla "Bílá hora" v Komenského slovníku naučném, kde stojí: "Na bojišti zůstal jen Šlik se svým plukem Moravanů, kteří tu v strašné řeži po udatné obraně byli pobiti."

Informační cedule naučné stezky v oboře Hvězda. Malíř Stanislav Hudeček se držel hesla "Bílá hora" v Komenského slovníku naučném, kde stojí: "Na bojišti zůstal jen Šlik se svým plukem Moravanů, kteří tu v strašné řeži po udatné obraně byli pobiti."

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Historical Overview

Destruction of the Bohemian estates' army; end of the "Winter King".

Quick Facts

Outcome:Imperial victory.

Imperial & League

  • Commander: Tilly / Bucquoy
  • Strength: ca. 28.000
  • Casualties: ca. 700

Bohemian Estates

  • Commander: Christian v. Anhalt
  • Strength: ca. 21.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.000

Strategic Context

Crushing the Bohemian revolt.

Conflict / War

Bohemian Revolt

Imperial victory.

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