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Philip of Alençon (French: Philippe; 1339–16 November 1397) was a French cardinal who was a member of the Valois dynasty. He was the second son of Count Charles II of Alençon (grandson of King Philip the Bold and younger brother of King Philip VI of France ), who was killed in the Battle of Crécy , and of Maria de La Cerda y de Lara (great ...
Alençon. Alençon is a city in Basse Normandie on the River Sarthe. Alençon is a restored gem. A visit is like travelling through time. Among its centuries-old highlights are the circular wheat market, home to exhibitions beneath its magnificent glass dome; the Halle aux Toiles, now a meeting venue; and the restored Jesuit church.
Aug 26, 2007 · Summary. Coat of arms. InfoField. Français : Robert d'Alençon (1344-1377) Comte du Perche comte de Porhoët. Blazon. InfoField. Français : Mi-parti : au I d'azur, semé de fleurs de lys d'or, à la bordure de gueules, chargée de besants d'argent, à un château d'or, à la place du besant au franc-quartier; au II de gueules, à deux ...
Apr 26, 2022 · Peter II of Alençon, called the Noble (1340 – September 20, 1404, Argentan), was the son of Charles II of Alençon and Maria de la Cerda. He was Count of Alençon 1361–1404 and Count of Perche 1377–1404. Knighted in 1350, he was one of the hostages exchanged for King John after the Battle of Poitiers, and did not return to France until 1370.
Dec 2, 2022 · Grape and vine motifs with shadow effect decorate this cotton Alençon lace collar from the late 19th century. Horsehair was used to support picots on the outside edge and on some interior motifs. The pattern for this collar is in the Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle, Alençon, France. Beverly Wolov/National Museum of American History. In a small town in Normandy, France, admiration for ...
Catherine d'Alençon (bef.1396 – 22 June 1462 [1] in Paris) was the Duchess consort of Bavaria as the second spouse of Louis VII, Duke of Bavaria. She was a younger daughter of Peter II of Alençon and his wife Marie Chamaillart, Viscountess of Beaumont-au-Maine. Catherine was also maid of honour to Louis' sister, Isabeau of Bavaria .
