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Hace 4 días · Lord Elgin’s theft of the Parthenon Marbles. Thomas Bruce, also known as Lord Elgin, was the 7th Earl of Elgin and the English ambassador in Constantinople when he stole precious ancient sculptures from the Parthenon to take to England in the late summer of 1801, marking the beginning of the long dispute of their ownership.
29 de may. de 2024 · The vessel was subsequently acquired by Scottish diplomat and art collector Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, now most famous for his acquisition of the sculptures commonly known as the Elgin Marbles, which are on display in the British Museum and the subject of an ownership dispute with the Greek government.
25 de may. de 2024 · Thomas Bruce, also known as Lord Elgin, was a British nobleman, diplomat, and collector who played a significant role in the controversial procurement of marble sculptures known as the Elgin Marbles. Let’s delve into the life and legacy of the first Earl of Elgin.
Hace 4 días · The objects were removed from the Parthenon at Athens and from other ancient buildings and shipped to England by arrangement of Thomas Bruce, 7th Lord Elgin, who was British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire (1799–1803).
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Hace 5 días · But Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, collected more than just the marble friezes which would bear his name in popular culture. He also collected items big and small for his own personal collection, few of which have seen the light of day. Now a 2,500-year-old flask which once belonged to the 19th century diplomat is being sold at auction.
29 de may. de 2024 · The vessel was subsequently acquired by Scottish diplomat and art collector Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, now most famous for his acquisition of the sculptures commonly known as the...
Hace 5 días · Sir Thomas de Brus (c. 1284 – 9 February 1307) was a younger brother of King Robert I of Scotland, who supported his brother in the struggle for the crown of Scotland. He was captured by forces at Loch Ryan, Galloway, Scotland and later executed as a traitor. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Loch_Ryan.
