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Charles Emmanuel De Savoie, Duke Of Nemours
Charles-Emmanuel de Savoie, prince de Genevois and duc de Nemours (–13 August 1595) was a French ''prince étranger'', governor, military commander and rebel during the latter French Wars of Religion. The eldest son of Jacques, Duke of Nemours, Jacques de Savoie and Anne d'Este, Nemours was a member of a prominent princely family. He entered French political at the age of 18 as a partisan of the second Catholic League (France), Catholic ''ligue'', rallying cavalry to the rebel army, and assisting in forcing Henri III of France, Henri III to capitulate to their demands. In the following years, the king was compelled by the terms of the peace to make war against Protestantism. The former rebel ''ligueurs'' hoped the 'cowed' king would afford them advantage, but Henri was keen to dilute the authority of the former rebels. As a result Nemours' position as colonel-general of the light cavalry was diluted with several appointments of royal favourites. During this period, Nemours coveted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Château De Beauregard, Loire Valley
The Château de Beauregard is a Renaissance château in the Loire Valley in France. It is located on the territory of the commune of Cellettes, a little south of the city of Blois and a few miles from other famous Loire châteaux such as Cheverny. Although still inhabited, it can be visited by tourists. The château is renowned for its gallery of portraits decorated in the 17th century with 327 portraits of famous people. History Most of the château was built around 1545, when it was bought by Jean du Thiers, Lord of Menars, and Secretary of State to Henri II. The commissioned interior included frescoes on the fireplace of the royal chamber, which have survived. In the Great Gallery there is a fireplace in Italian style from this period. However its main feature was commissioned by Paul Ardier, Comptroller of Wars and Treasurer, who bought the château in 1617. He added further interior decorations over the next few decades, including a gallery of portraits. The château ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
