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May 7, 2024 · Women of Medieval France. Anne of Brittany (1477-1514) Duchess of Brittany who later married King Charles VIII of France thus uniting Brittany with the French crown in 1491.
3 days ago · Anne, a mere girl of eleven, has inherited a rich and vibrant duchy, one eyed for annexation by neighboring France. Anne’s guardians plot to marry her to Alain d’Albret, an ambitious nobleman, to solidify their control over Brittany. Strong-willed and determined Anne, however, defies their orders, sparking a civil war. And then France invades.
May 24, 2024 · Duke of Brittany: Margaret of England 1240–1275 Queen of Scotland: Alexander III 1241–1286 King of Scotland: House of Dreux: House of Dunkeld: Philip IV 1268–1314 King of France: Katherine c. 1261 –1264: Joan 1265: John 1266–1271: Henry of England Prince of England 1267–1274: Eleanor of England 1269–1298 Countess of Bar: Henry III ...
May 18, 2024 · Eleanor of Brittany, the Fair (c. 1184 – 10 August 1241), also known as Pearl of Brittany, or Beauty of Brittany, was the eldest daughter of Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany, and Constance, Duchess of Brittany. Her father, Geoffrey, was the fourth son of Henry II, King of England, was Queen of France by marriage to Louis VIII.
May 4, 2024 · 37 likes, 1 comments - historyroyalwmn on May 4, 2024: "#OnThisDay in 1435 Joan of France was born as the daughter of King Charles VII of France and Marie of Anjou. In 1447, she married John II...". Moniek Bloks | #OnThisDay in 1435 Joan of France was born as the daughter of King Charles VII of France and Marie of Anjou.
May 16, 2024 · In contrast to its tiny white flowers, though, the Breton variety has dark-coloured seeds, hence ‘black gold’. Brittany still imports most (around 70%) of its buckwheat and that is unlikely to change for the foreseeable future. But there is no doubt that blé noir rernains as emblematic of the region as its black and white flag.
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May 13, 2024 · I’ve heard last night on this trip, the group of designers are going to stay at @belvoircastle at the invitation of the @duchess_of_rutland. I had a wonderful weekend there a few years ago when I went to my goddaughters @laurieparkramsay stunning wedding . The castle was closed that weekend for this family wedding so we just had it to ourselves.
