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Feb. 22nd, 2015 05:40 pmDied on this day in 1371 aged 46 King David II of Scotland(my toy,wikipedia). David married Joan, daughter of Edward II. He was defeated by the English and exiled to France for a bit, and then invaded England (from Scotland) to assist the French but alas captured by the English, but later he got away and went back to Scotland. The Scots and French spent a lot of time being friends, especially when they both hated the English (it is important to have a common enemy ;-p).
Born on this day in 1403 to King Charles VI of France and Isabeau of Bavaria, King Charles VII of France(my toy,wikipedia). Sister of Isabella who married Richard II. He was an unlikely King, having 4 older brothers, who all died childless. At the start of his reign Charles had little of France, which was mostly held by the English under Henry VI; then he encountered Joan of Arc, and with her help reclaimed much of France. Later he had an unpleasant falling out with his son Louis, who followed him as King.
Died yesterday (oops) in 1554 aged 42 Sibylle of Cleves(my toy,wikipedia). Aunt of Anne of Cleves who married Henry VIII. She married the Elector of Saxony, and in his absence defended Wittenberg. She was a staunch supported of the Reformation and they were at times at war with the Emperor, who was not.
Born yesterday in 1397 to King John I of Portugal and Philippa of Lancaster, Isabella of Portugal(my toy,wikipedia). Grand-daughter of John of Gaunt. She married the Duke of Burgundy, her third cousin. She was a capable leader, and devoted mother, but her marriage was not very happy.
Born on this day in 1403 to King Charles VI of France and Isabeau of Bavaria, King Charles VII of France(my toy,wikipedia). Sister of Isabella who married Richard II. He was an unlikely King, having 4 older brothers, who all died childless. At the start of his reign Charles had little of France, which was mostly held by the English under Henry VI; then he encountered Joan of Arc, and with her help reclaimed much of France. Later he had an unpleasant falling out with his son Louis, who followed him as King.
Died yesterday (oops) in 1554 aged 42 Sibylle of Cleves(my toy,wikipedia). Aunt of Anne of Cleves who married Henry VIII. She married the Elector of Saxony, and in his absence defended Wittenberg. She was a staunch supported of the Reformation and they were at times at war with the Emperor, who was not.
Born yesterday in 1397 to King John I of Portugal and Philippa of Lancaster, Isabella of Portugal(my toy,wikipedia). Grand-daughter of John of Gaunt. She married the Duke of Burgundy, her third cousin. She was a capable leader, and devoted mother, but her marriage was not very happy.