Same subject
Kings and Emperors of France Wars of Religion
Title
Duke de Joyeuse.
Caption
Anne, Duke de Joyeuse (1561-1587). Admiral of France, one of Henry III's closest friends (known as Les Mignons). Governor of Mont Saint-Michel beginning in 1579, then duchy of Alençon and finally, duchy of Normandy. Sacrificed the benevolence of Henry III by having 800 Huguenots (protestants) massacred in Saint-Eloi. He was imprisonned and later killed at the battle of Coutras.
Engraving.
Info+
Photo12.com - Elk-Opid
Date
16th century
Credit line
Photo12/Collection Jaime Abecasis
Reference
LKO07031_092
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
7,2Mb (1,3Mb) / 4,7in x 5,9in / 1410 x 1780 (300dpi)