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Knights at Crecy BattleAfter the battle of Crecy, the English knights pursue the French off the field of battle and take many nobles prisoner, who are afterwards obliged to pay ransom
Antiochus III of Syria returns Scipios captured sonAntiochus III of Syria, though an enemy, returns the Roman leader Scipio Africanuss captured son without demanding a ransom
RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs M A RansomRMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque dated 28 April 1917 for four pounds and two shillings to Mrs M A (Martha Ann) Ransom, widow of first class saloon steward and victim James Ransom of Knowle, Bristol
During the Siege of Calais by Edward III, six burghers offer themselves as ransom for their fellow-citizens : his wife Philippa intercedes, and their lives are spared Date: 1346/1347
44th Regiment at GundamuckIn 1841 the 44th was in Kabul where uprising endangered the garrison. Constantly attacked, without shelter or food, the force waded in deep snow through narrow passes for four days trying to reach
Ashtabula, Ohio, USA - Flatiron Park - Old CannonAshtabula, Ohio, USA - Flatiron Park, looking toward Center Street - The Old Cannon - " which held Billy Whitlas $10, 000 ransom nearly six hours" Date: circa 1920
Saint Raymond Nonnatus (1204A?i?1240). Saint from Catalonia in Spain. Colored engraving. 19th century
Union Martyrs: Berry, Jas. R. McPherson, Alex. Hayes, Ransom, Buford, J. Sedgwick, D. Russell, Geo. Stone, N. Lyon, OM Mitchell, EV Sumner, Wadsworth, Richardson, Stevens, Kearney, JJ Reynolds sic
Andersonville Prison as seen by John L. Ransom, author and publisher of Andersonville Diary, Escape and List of the Dead, Washington, D.C. Date c1882 Sept. 29. Andersonville Prison as seen by John L
Fafner Demands the Ring
Bullion Office. Bank of England. Sycee SilverThis bar of silver was used by the Chinese Emperor to pay a ransom. It is above the quality of British silver coin and has the date of issue
Bazajet Ransoms CaptivesBajazet, sultan of Turkey, accepts ransom money for the comte de Nevers and other French Knights, captured during a reckless invasion of Turkey near Nicopolis
Ransom Money PaidRansom money is paid to Turks to release captured French knights
Jean II Le BonJEAN II LE BON king of France, captured at Poitiers and held for ransom in the Tower of London where he died
Camillus and BrennusBrennus, captor of Rome, barg- aining for ransom, throws his sword in the scales saying Vae victis (Woe to the defeated). But Camillus is able to save Rome
Roman Senate refuses to ransom prisonersSECOND PUNIC WAR: The Roman Senate refuses to ransom prisoners taken by the enemy in battle, because to do so would not be honourable, and to pay so many ransoms would be very costly