Death of Sir Philip Sydney. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet

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Death of Sir Philip Sydney. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet

Death of Sir Philip Sydney. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet, and patron of poets: Governor of Flushing (1585): Mortally wounded in the thigh at the Battle of Zutphen in which the Dutch and English defeated the Spanish, 22 September 1586. Died at Arnhem 26 days later. Copperplate engraving c1815 showing Sidney being tended on the battlefield

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1585 Battle Battlefield C1815 Copperplate Days Death Defeated Died Dutch Governor Literature Mortally Patron Philip Poet Poets September Sidney Soldier Spanish Statesman Sydney Thigh Wounded 1586 Arnhem Flushing Tended Zutphen

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This poignant print captures the tragic death of Sir Philip Sidney, a remarkable figure in English history. Born in 1554, Sidney was not only an esteemed soldier and statesman but also a talented poet and patron of poets. In this image, we witness the aftermath of his mortal wound during the Battle of Zutphen on September 22,1586. The engraving, created around 1815, portrays Sidney being tenderly attended to on the battlefield. His thigh injury sustained during the Dutch and English victory over the Spanish proved fatal. Despite being appointed Governor of Flushing in 1585, his life was cut short just 26 days after his injury at Arnhem. Sir Philip Sidney's untimely demise left a void in both literature and politics. His contributions as a poet were highly regarded during his time and continue to inspire generations today. This image serves as a somber reminder of the sacrifices made by brave individuals like Sidney who fought for their beliefs. As we reflect upon this historical moment captured by copperplate engraving, let us remember Sir Philip Sidney's legacy as an influential figure whose life was tragically cut short on that fateful day in September 1586. May he forever be remembered for his courage on the battlefield and his profound impact on English literature.

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