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Château De Beaumont
The Château de Beaumont ( or ) was a castle in Beaumont, Belgium, Beaumont, Belgium. In the 15th century, it became the main seat of the House of Croÿ, dukes of Aarschot. They turned the castle fortress into a palatial renaissance structure of unparalleled luxury and magnificence. The palace had its heyday under prince-duke Charles III de Croÿ, an avid collector, who filled its halls and galleries with an outstanding art collection. In 1655, the castle was destroyed by the French army of Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, Viscount of Turenne, Turenne. Nowadays, only one tower remains of the complex, the Salamander tower ( or ). It is opened to the public and tells the story of a bygone time. History Counts of Hainaut Around 1070, Richilde, Countess of Hainaut (1020-1086) constructed a castle at Beaumont with a chapel dedicated to Venantius Fortunatus, Saint Venantius.Karen S. Nicholas, 'Countesses as Rulers in Flanders', ''Aristocratic Women in Medieval France'', Ed. Theodore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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