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May 11, 2024 · After the death of Charles the Bold in 1477, the duchy of Burgundy was annexed by the French crown. During the 16th century, Burgundy was devastated by the Wars of Religion, which led to fortified towns and the presence of mercenaries in the country.
May 20, 2024 · Charles VI (born Dec. 3, 1368, Paris, France—died Oct. 21, 1422, Paris) was the king of France who throughout his long reign (1380–1422) remained largely a figurehead, first because he was still a boy when he took the throne and later because of his periodic fits of madness. Crowned on October 25, 1380, at Reims at the age of 11, Charles ...
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May 10, 2024 · The Imperial Mantle is worn over the Supertunica and is more similar in design to a robe. While Charles used it, the tunic was made for the Coronation of George IV in 1821, and it has been worn by Monarchs since George V. It is the oldest vestment being used in the Coronation Service.
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May 15, 2024 · Royal News – Charles Red Portrait. The first thing to know about the picture is that it is composed mainly of red tones in broad ambiguous strokes, save for the realistic rendering of the king’s face. It is unlike any royal portrait to date, and Charles was thrown “for a bit of a loop when he first saw it” Yeo told the BBC Tuesday.
2 days ago · The young boy was named after his larger-than-life great-grandfather, Charles the Bold who had died in battle fighting the Swiss at Nancy in 1477. He was the latest addition to the powerful Habsburg family, the clan that was slowly but surely gaining footholds across Europe, amassing a formidable collection of crowns.
5 days ago · Charles II (born May 29, 1630, London—died February 6, 1685, London) was the king of Great Britain and Ireland (1660–85), who was restored to the throne after years of exile during the Puritan Commonwealth. The years of his reign are known in English history as the Restoration period.
May 22, 2024 · It’s a plain, dark portrait. The king is partly facing the observer and is only visible from the chest up. His face is long; his eyes solemn, tired. His skin is pale — the sole traces of color ...
