Assassination Attempt on Queen Victoria. The Trial of Robert Pate. Sentence: Transportation. An original article printed in 1850 : On June 27, 1850, Robert Pate, a former British Army officer, attempted to assault Queen Victoria outside Cambridge House, Piccadilly. As the Queen was leaving in her carriage, Pate struck her on the head with his cane, crushing her bonnet and leaving a visible mark on her forehead. This was the only attack on Victoria that caused her physical harm. Pate was immediately arrested and later tried at the Central Criminal Court. Despite his erratic behaviour, his defence team did not plead insanity but instead argued for leniency due to his weak mental state. He was found guilty and sentenced to transportation to Va

ATTEMPT ON THE QUEEN'S LIFE: ROBERT PATE TRIED AND TRANSPORTED

Edité par Annual Register, London, 1850
Etat : Occasion - Assez bon Couverture souple

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