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25 Dec 2017 1:11 p.m. PST
by Editor in Chief Bill
- Changed title from "Amazing armor of Henry II, kind of France (16th century) " to "Amazing armor of Henry II, King of France (16th century) "
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| Tango01 | 25 Dec 2017 12:21 p.m. PST |
"Henry II, also known as Duke d' Orleans, was a great monarch of the House of Valois and was King of France from 1547 until 1559. He was a competent administrator who was an active suppressor of Protestants in his territory. Like his father, Francis I, Henry favored the arts, and he was a patron of Renaissance culture. The King was involved in projects which were begun by Francis I, including the reconstruction of Louvre, and his major project was the chateau of Anet. He also loved literature, especially poetry, and wherever he appeared, he was beautifully dressed in the latest fashion. Married to Catherine de' Medici and the father of future monarchs Francis II, Henry III, and Charles IX and seven other children, King Henry fell in love with the beautiful aristocrat Diane de Poitiers when he was 16 and remained in love with her until the day he died. Diane was 20 years his senior…"
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| Howler | 29 Dec 2017 1:11 p.m. PST |
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