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Marie De Sully
Marie de Sully or Seuly (1365 – c. 1409/1410) was the Sovereign (Princess) of Boisbelle (today known as Henrichemont). She was the daughter of Louis I de Sully and his wife, Isabelle de Craon (died 1394). Early life and engagement Upon the death of her father in 1382, Marie became the sole heiress and successor to the Principality of Boisbelle, a fact made all the more unique because the principality was not under the same Salic law that forbade women from inheriting the throne of France. As sovereign, Marie possessed the authority to make laws, administer justice, and mint money. The inhabitants of the principality were also free from having to pay taxes or render services to the Crown, and could not be conscripted into the armed forces, although they did remain subject to the requirements of the Roman Catholic Church. Because of her unique status as her father's sole heiress, Marie became one of the most desirable heiresses in France. Her mother, Isabelle, entered into a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henrichemont
Henrichemont (), formerly known as Boisbelle, is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The village was created and named in honour of Henri IV in 1609 by Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully to be the capital of the principality of Boisbelle and possibly a refuge for the protestants of the region. The principality approximated to the territories of the former canton of Henrichemont. The hamlet of La Borne is home to a restored tradition of stoneware pottery, attracting world-renowned artists and writers to stay there. The village is one of the most popular small tourist attractions in France. History Beginnings From ancient times, Boisbelle had been a sovereign allod. Under Roman law, an allod is a freehold with none of the constraints of feudal tenure. Being sovereign meant that the owner had the rights of a ruler and governed the territory in complete independence: he or she could make laws, administer justice and mint money. The inh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |