The Rapenburg in Leiden
On 12 January 1807 a ship laden with 37,000 tons of gunpowder exploded in the centre of Leiden. It was a national disaster: 150 people died and many houses were destroyed. King Louis Napoleon, shown at left among Leiden city officials, acted like a true father to his subjects. Three days after the explosion, he visited the scene and organized financial help. This made him very popular with the Dutch.
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The Rapenburg in Leiden
On 12 January 1807 a ship laden with 37,000 tons of gunpowder exploded in the centre of Leiden. It was a national disaster: 150 people died and many houses were destroyed. King Louis Napoleon, shown at left among Leiden city officials, acted like a true father to his subjects. Three days after the explosion, he visited the scene and organized financial help. This made him very popular with the Dutch.
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On 12 January 1807 a ship lade ...... m very popular with the Dutch.
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Op 12 januari 1807 ontplofte m ...... r geliefd bij de Nederlanders.
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Rijksmuseum
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Het Rapenburg in Leiden
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The Rapenburg in Leiden
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1807
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1807
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drager breedte 125,5 cm
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drager hoogte 94,5 cm
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height 94.5 cm
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width 125.5 cm
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Collectie: schilderijen
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Collection: paintings
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eerste kwart 19e eeuw
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first quarter 19th century
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