Title

Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva

Caption

Ferdinand Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva (1508-82) Spanish general and statesman. As lieutenant-general in the Netherlands 1567-73, enforced brutal anti-Protestant rule. He is wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece
Engraving

Date

16th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07095_390001121

License type

Rights managed

Available size

32,0Mb (2,8Mb) / 10,5in x 11,8in / 3159 x 3543 (300dpi)

Keywords

Religion Christian Roman Catholic Religious Persecution Repression Soldier