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5 days ago · 1461–1483 Louis XI (the Spider) 1483–1498 Charles VIII (Father of his People) 1498–1515 Louis XII; 1515–1547 Francis I; 1547–1559 Henry II; 1559–1560 Francis II; 1560–1574 Charles IX; 1574–1589 Henry III
4 days ago · Pope Julius II (Latin: Iulius II; Italian: Giulio II; born Giuliano della Rovere; 5 December 1443 – 21 February 1513) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1503 to his death, in February 1513.
4 days ago · The Palace of Versailles is a visual history of French architecture from the 1630s to the 1780s. Its earliest portion, the corps de logis, was built for Louis XIII in the style of his reign with brick, marble, and slate, which Le Vau surrounded in the 1660s with Enveloppe, an edifice that was inspired by Renaissance-era Italian villas.
May 11, 2024 · The original residence was primarily a hunting lodge and private retreat for Louis XIII (reigned 1610–43) and his family. In 1624 the king entrusted Jacques Lemercier with the construction of a château on the site. Its walls are preserved today as the exterior facade overlooking the Marble Court.
3 days ago · e. Josquin Lebloitte dit des Prez ( c. 1450–1455 – 27 August 1521) was a composer of High Renaissance music, who is variously described as French or Franco-Flemish. Considered one of the greatest composers of the Renaissance, he was a central figure of the Franco-Flemish School and had a profound influence on the music of 16th-century Europe.
May 7, 2024 · king of France who was popular with his subjects (1462-1515)
May 7, 2024 · 1. Why was the palace built? The Palace of Versailles was built in 1623 by Louis XIII. The original residence was primarily a hunting lodge and private retreat for the king, who reigned 1610–43, and his family. 2. King Louis XII commissioned various work on the palace.
