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Background imageBlois Collection: Emblem of Louis XII

Emblem of Louis XII
A porcupine - the emblem of Louis XII at the Castle in Blois, France. Louis (r. 14981515), inherited the emblem of the porcupine from his grandfather. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBlois Collection: Plans, Chateau de Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, France

Plans, Chateau de Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, France
Plans for the restoration of the logis royaux or royal appartments, 1812, in the collection of the Chateau de Chinon or Forteresse royale de Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, France

Background imageBlois Collection: Print, Chateau de Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, France

Print, Chateau de Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, France
View of the chateau and town of Chinon. aquatint engraving, 1819, by Florent Fidele Constant Bourgeois, 1767-1841, in the collection of the Chateau de Chinon or Forteresse royale de Chinon

Background imageBlois Collection: Dragons - Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon

Dragons - Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon
A close-up detailed view of the dark limestone Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon, Hampshire. Likely a gift from Bishop Henry de Blois

Background imageBlois Collection: Adam and Eve - Tournai Font, All Saints Church, East Meon

Adam and Eve - Tournai Font, All Saints Church, East Meon
A close-up detailed view of the Adam and Eve side of the dark limestone Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon, Hampshire

Background imageBlois Collection: The Tournai font at East Meon Church, Hampshire

The Tournai font at East Meon Church, Hampshire
A close-up detailed view of the dark limestone Tournai font at All Saints Church, East Meon, Hampshire. Likely a gift from Bishop Henry de Blois

Background imageBlois Collection: Adelicia of Louvain and the Empress Matilda

Adelicia of Louvain and the Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, alarmed at the approach of Henry's nephew, Stephen of Blois (later King Stephen). Date: 12th century

Background imageBlois Collection: Portrait of Roman Emperor Pertinax

Portrait of Roman Emperor Pertinax
Roman Emperor Pertinax, 126AD-193AD, Publius Helvius Pertinax Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Background imageBlois Collection: Marie Anne de Bourbon, Mademoiselle de Blois

Marie Anne de Bourbon, Mademoiselle de Blois, Princesse de Conti 1666-1739. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 63 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Background imageBlois Collection: CHATEAU AT BLOIS / FRANCE

CHATEAU AT BLOIS / FRANCE
The Chateau at Blois. Date: circa 1830

Background imageBlois Collection: FRANCE / BLOIS / EARLY C19TH

FRANCE / BLOIS / EARLY C19TH
A view toward the French town of Blois. Date: circa 1820

Background imageBlois Collection: Etienne Henri De Blois

Etienne Henri De Blois
ETIENNE HENRI DE BLOIS Count of Blois, nicknamed Le Sage. He was father of King Stephen of England. Date: 1045 - 1102

Background imageBlois Collection: France. Blois. Church of St. Nicholas

France. Blois. Church of St. Nicholas, Former Abbey of Saint Laumerio, on the banks of the Loire River. It was built from 1138 until the XIII century

Background imageBlois Collection: Jean F P L Caumartin

Jean F P L Caumartin
JEAN FRANCOIS PAUL LEFEVRE de CAUMARTIN Bishop of Blois, aimable autant qu il est aime. Date: 1668 - 1733

Background imageBlois Collection: Thibaut De Champagne (M)

Thibaut De Champagne (M)
THIBAUT II, comte de CHAMPAGNE et de BLOIS French nobleman, soldier who liked to strum the lute Date: 1090 - 1152

Background imageBlois Collection: Froissart / Presenting

Froissart / Presenting
JEAN FROISSART French chronicler presenting his letters from Guy, Count de Blois, to Gaston Phoebus, Count de Foix, at the latters Palace of Orthez Date: CIRCA 1337 - CIRCA 1410

Background imageBlois Collection: Thibauld Blois Le Bon

Thibauld Blois Le Bon. French count, courtier and statesman. The Blois family were a countship of North Central France

Background imageBlois Collection: Blois, the fountain of Louis XII. in the market-place, Fran

Blois, the fountain of Louis XII. in the market-place, Fran
" It is the sense of equality won without striving which makes Frnace the best of all lands to live in. It is the unconcious feling of equality that preserves the signs of workmens dress

Background imageBlois Collection: Young Louis XIV, King of France, 17th century

Young Louis XIV, King of France, 17th century.. From a painting in the Musee de Blois. Handcolored illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Background imageBlois Collection: Hundred Years War. Breton War of Succession (1341-1364)

Hundred Years War. Breton War of Succession (1341-1364). Battle of Auray of September 29, 1364. Anglo Breton Victory of John V de Montfort over the Franco-Breton side of Charles de Blois

Background imageBlois Collection: Louis II De Guise

Louis II De Guise
LOUIS II de Lorraine, cardinal de GUISE, archbishop of Reims, enemy of the protestants, brother of Henri 3me duc, assassinated at Blois the day after his brother, Date: 1555 - 1588

Background imageBlois Collection: Danse Macabre or Dance of Death. 14th c The

Danse Macabre or Dance of Death. 14th c The
Danse Macabre or Dance of Death. 14th c.. The archbishop, the knight, the monk and the sergeant. French school. Miniature. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Blois. Chⴥ au de Blois

Background imageBlois Collection: The Castle, wing of Francis I, the facade, Blois, France

The Castle, wing of Francis I, the facade, Blois, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageBlois Collection: King Stephen I of England

King Stephen I of England
Stephen I, King of England, sometimes referred to as Stephen of Blois (reigned 1135 - 1154). Depicted here in profile, in helmet and armour. Date: 1096? - 1154

Background imageBlois Collection: Fountain of Louis XII at Blois, France

Fountain of Louis XII at Blois, France
Fountain of Louis XII (early 16th century) at Blois, France Date: 1903

Background imageBlois Collection: Romsey Abbey Church

Romsey Abbey Church
Romsey Abbey, Hampshire, England, was founded by Edward the Elder. Here is shown the fine West Front edifice, erected by Henry de Blois of Winchester, in 1125. Date: founded 907

Background imageBlois Collection: Holy Cross Hospital

Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross, or the Hospital of St. Cross, Winchester, was founded between 1132 and 1136 by Henry de Blois and has become Britains oldest charitable institution. Date: 12th century

Background imageBlois Collection: Furness Abbey

Furness Abbey, Cumbria, England, a Cistercian monastery, founded in 1123 by Stephen, Count of Blois. Later extended, the present ruins are mostly 12th & 13th century Date: founded 1123

Background imageBlois Collection: Furness Abbey Piscina

Furness Abbey Piscina
The Piscina of Furness Abbey, Cumbria, England, a Cistercian monastery, founded in 1123 by Stephen, Count of Blois. Later extended, the present ruins are mostly 12th & 13th century Date: founded 1123

Background imageBlois Collection: Lannion, France - Rue de Treguier

Lannion, France - Rue de Treguier. The cross (lower left) marks the spot where the heroic Breton nobleman Geoffroy de Pont-Blanc died in the defense of Lannion against the English in 1346

Background imageBlois Collection: Henri De Guise Murdered

Henri De Guise Murdered
Henri III invites Henri duc de Guise, leader of the Catholic League, to his chateau at Blois : after they take mass together, the king has Guise murdered

Background imageBlois Collection: Thibaut De Champagne

Thibaut De Champagne
THIBAUT II, comte de CHAMPAGNE et de BLOIS French nobleman, soldier who liked to strum the lute Date: 1090 - 1152

Background imageBlois Collection: Obtaining Possession

Obtaining Possession
Rich Merchant of Jugon, is captured by Charles of Blois, obtaining possession of Jugon

Background imageBlois Collection: Gaston D orleans

Gaston D orleans
GASTON JEAN BAPTISTE DE FRANCE, duc d ORLEANS, comte de Blois, de Montlery et de Limours, governor of Languedoc, brother of Louis XIII and uncle of Louis XIV, Chef des conseils etc

Background imageBlois Collection: France / Blois Chateau

France / Blois Chateau
Blois, Loire: the chateau (1 of 2)

Background imageBlois Collection: France / Blois

France / Blois
Chateau de Blois (Loir-et-Cher) Date: circa 1890

Background imageBlois Collection: Duc De Guise Murdered

Duc De Guise Murdered
Henri III, angered by the Catholic League and suspecting the duc de Guise of plotting against him invites him to his palace of Blois and has him murdered



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