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In one of Albrecht Dürer 's most famous works, the Feast of the Rosary, the Virgin Mary (representation of Mary of Burgundy) was depicted holding the infant Jesus (representation of Philip the Fair) while placing a rosary on the head of a kneeling Maximilian.
Maximilian was carved out of the succession to the duchy. All that was left of Charles realm was to go to the children of Mary and Maximilian. On April 19, 1477, envoys from the Archduke arrived with a letter and a ring. Mary immediately accepted and a proxy marriage took place two days later.
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Mary is said to have fallen in love with Maximilian through his letters while fearing that her father would marry her off to Charles, the boy dauphin, to secure an alliance with France....
Jan 19, 2018 · Remarkably, Mary and Maximilian’s marriage seems to have been one of those rare medieval royal matches that grew into true affection. The young couple shared many interests, including a love of animals, hunting, falconry, horseback riding, and the outdoors and other physical pursuits.
It was not until the sudden death of Charles in the Battle of Nancy in 1477 that Maximilian seized the opportunity to press his son’s suit with Mary, who was now the richest heiress in Europe. Mary agreed, and the wedding was celebrated with all haste, since conflicts were inevitable.
Nov 14, 2023 · by Ray Setterfield. August 19, 1477 — This was the first full day of married life for Mary of Burgundy and Archduke Maximilian of Austria. It seemed likely to be a union of political convenience but turned into one of history’s great romances with a legacy that has prevailed for five and a half centuries. At the time only kings wore ...
