person
Edward III of England
Edward III
also: Eduard III
King of England (1312-77); his year-long siege of Calais and demand that six citizens surrender themselves underlies Rodin's group.
Reading notes
- Auguste Rodin §51 Edward III
King of England (1312-77); his siege of Calais (1346-47) and demand for six hostages is the subject of Rodin's monument.