Assassination attempt on Napoleon Bonaparte
Friedrich Staps, a pastor's son from Erfurt, attempted to kill the French emperor with a knife which he had concealed inside his jacket as Napoleon was holding the review on the steps of the Parade Court at Sch"nbrunn, Vienna. Staps was apprehended and executed by firing squad on 17th October 1809
Picture No
13846652
Media ID
45748444
Size
5590px x 3890px
(8.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Unknown
Date
13th October 1809
