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It was in Amboise, on August 1, 1469, that Louis XI founded the Order of Chivalry of Saint Michel, under the name “Ordre et amiable compagnie de Monsieur Saint Michel”. It was also in Amboise that Louis XI signed, on March 12, 1470, the letter officially establishing the royal silk factories in Tours.
Mar 19, 2022 · On March 12 2022 at the planting of fifty mulberry trees in the grounds of Château Royal d'Amboise, the name of Louis XI was brought to mind because it was there, over five hundred years ago, he launched a successful silk industry.
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The Royal Château of Amboise site has undergone huge transformations through the centuries. Recently collected scientific data have enabled us to recreate the château in all its forms, from the Middle Ages to today.
Expanded and improved over time, on 1434 it was seized by Charles VII of France, after its owner, Louis d'Amboise, was convicted of plotting against Louis XI and condemned to be executed in 1431. However, the king pardoned him but took his chateau at Amboise.
- Montée Abdel-Kader, Amboise, France
This trend began with Louis XI (r. 1461–83), who, at his accession, commissioned a medal with his portrait from Francesco Laurana (ca. 1420–ca. 1502), while his court painters, Jean Fouquet (ca. 1415/20–1478/81) and Jean Bourdichon (ca. 1457–1521), traveled to Italy.
Feb 6, 2023 · Statue Louis XI, Amboise Museum Unusually for France which is partial to commemorations, it either ignores, has forgotten or is indifferent to a pivotal date in its history. The Treaty of Picquigny of 29 August 1475 was a momentous turning point.
Louis XI ravaged the castle of Chaumont of Pierre d'Amboise to punish the Amboise family for supporting the League of the Public Weal. The king pardoned them four years later and even provided some of the funds needed for reconstruction of Chaumont;
