#France history

[seamajoor]

« Le Bal des Ardents »

Finished a seven pages summary of one of my favorite historic moment in French history «  Le Bal des Ardents » ! It is set the 28 January 1389 .

Now some facts I couldn’t put in it !

Charles VI killed four men in a frenzy because he thought they were British soldier send to kill him ! They were in facts, only his close guard. The episode started after a man talked to him in the forest it all took place. He took 8 months to recover from this.

Strangely enough, even though « le Bal des Ardents » was a hugely traumatizing event, it is not the one that granted him his nickname « Le Fol » (the crazy ). It’s only 7 months after his mental health declined again without signs of improvements.

Infos kind of vary there but the event took place in the Hotel Saint-Pol OR the destructed and then reconstructed Hotel de la Reine Blanche.

Louis d’Orléans was 17 when it happened. People did think he did this to kill Charles VI and took the thrones. After the event he build the chapel « Le Couvent des Célestins » to expiate his crimes.

English is not my first languages also , sorry about the mistakes !!

[flashbic]

il y a des tas de détails intéressants dans cette biographie, mais je dois avouer que 6 mois plus tard je pense encore surtout à cette scène où on a un peu l'impression que le régent de France gère une classe de maternelle.

[kick-a-long]

we don't talk about the dreyfus affair enough.

J'Accuse...!

[ra-horakhty-art]

Comission from VK

[alternatehistoryworlds]

AU: Valois House. Children Francis I and Claude Valois.

Luisa(1515 - 1576). Queen of Spain and Empress of the Holy Roman Empire. Wife of Charles V. Despite the fact that the age difference between the spouses was 16 years, they loved each other. Charles treated his young wife with tenderness. She was interested in music, dancing and writing. Luisa and Charles had 7 children: John III, Claude, Philip, Ramiro, Ferdinand, Joana, Charles.

Charlotte(1516 - 1570). Queen of Portugal. Wife of Juan III and mother of 6 children: José I, Manuel, Isabella, Sancho, Aldegunda, Mary. Charlotte devoted much time to the education of her children and the enlightenment of the Portuguese court. She was the favorite sister of Francis II and maintained a close relationship with his wife.

Francis II(1518 - 1590). King of France. Husband of Mary Tudor. Francis loved his wife. Unlike his father and brothers, he never had mistresses or children out of wedlock. The reign of Francis II was an era of prosperity and rise. Father of 8 children: Claude, Francis III, Catherine, Charlotte, Tristan, Raoul, Adele, Henry.

Henry(1519 - 1587). Duke of Orleans. Husband of Catherine de Medici and father of 10 children: Francis, Elizabeth, Claude, Louis, Charles, Henry, Margaret, Hercule, Victoria and Jeanne. All his life loved only his mistress Diana de Poitiers, even wanted to marry her, but because of pressure from his father did not do it.

AU: дом Валуа. Дети Франциска I и Клод Валуа.

Луиза(1515 - 1576). Королева Испании и императрица Священной римской империи. Жена Карла V. Несмотря на то, что разница в возрасте между супругами была 16 лет, они любили друг друга. Карл с нежностью относился к молодой жене. Интересовалась музыкой, танцами и писательством. У Луизы и Карла родилось 7 детей: Хуан III, Клод, Филипп, Рамиро, Фердинанд, Хуана, Карл.

Шарлотта(1516 - 1570). Королева Португалии. Жена Жуана III и мать 6 детей: Жозе I, Мануэль, Изабелла, Саншу, Альдегунда, Мария. Шарлотта уделяла много времени образованию своих детей и просвящению Португальского двора. Была любимой сестрой Франциска II и поддерживала близкие отношения с его женой.

Франциск II(1518 - 1590). Король Франции. Муж Марии Тюдор. Франциск любил свою жену. В отличие от отца и братьев у него никогда не было любовниц и внебрачных детей. Правление Франциска II было эпохой процветания и подъёма. Отец 8 детей: Клод, Франциск III, Екатерина, Шарлотта, Тристан, Рауль, Адель, Генрих.

Генрих(1519 - 1587). Герцог Орлеанский. Муж Екатерины Медичи и отец 10 детей: Франциск, Елизавета, Клод, Людовик, Карл, Генрих, Маргарита, Эркюль, Виктория и Жанна. Всю жизнь любил только свою любовницу Диану де Пуатье, даже хотел на ней жениться, но из-за давления отца не стал этого делать.

Part 1.

[bidotorg]

Today, we're celebrating a monumental leap forward for love and equality: the anniversary of France legalizing same-sex marriage!

🎉 On May 18, 2013, France made history by becoming the 14th country in the world to say "Oui!" to marriage equality. This landmark decision was a huge win for the LGBT community and for everyone who believes in the power of love and commitment.

The "Mariage pour tous" (Marriage for All) law didn't just allow same-sex couples to marry; it also gave them the right to adopt children, ensuring all families could enjoy the same legal protections and recognition. This progressive move was celebrated with joyous public demonstrations and heartfelt ceremonies, marking a significant moment in the fight for equal rights.

France's bold step resonated far beyond its borders, inspiring other nations to reconsider their own laws and advancing the global movement for equality. It was a powerful affirmation that love should never be limited by prejudice or discrimination.

As we celebrate this incredible milestone, let's remember the ongoing journey towards full equality for the LGBT community. The legalization of same-sex marriage in France is a beacon of hope, showing that love and justice can triumph over division and intolerance.

Happy anniversary, France! 🎊 Let's keep spreading love and equality everywhere!

[malakinterrupted]

A beautiful boutique in Paris.

[i-am-trans-gwender]

Really sad how they had to stop using the cure for being french because of rampant misuse.

[empirearchives]

Just found a book at the bookstore of Napoleon’s letters to Josephine and the cover is a picture of him and… Hortense

[jeandejard3n]

Napoleon in Russia

[scentofpines]

Are there any Napoleon or history enthusiasts here who can help me find a topic for my 14-page term paper? Is there a topic concerning Napoleon (his reign, career, wars, etc.) that you find particularly interesting and on which I could write an interesting question and thesis? It must not be too broad, but should be enough to be able to write 14 pages about it as a first-year student.

[flashbic]

I wanna be at that exposition so bad, so im drawing memes to cope

[bookloversofbath]

The French Secret Services: From the Dreyfus Affair to the Gulf War :: Douglas Porch

[alternatehistoryworlds]

AU: Valois House. Children Francis I and Claude Valois.

Madeleine(1520 - 1583). Queen of Scots. Wife of James V and mother of 9 children: Kenneth IV, Duncan III, Mary, Malcolm, Margaret, Donald, Francis, Claude and Annabel. Madeleine and Jacob's marriage, was a happy one. Was very devout, patronized the church and helped the poor.

Charles(1522 - 1597). Duke of Angouleme. Husband of Anne of Austria. The married life of Anne and Charles was not happy. In marriage 5 children were born: Francis, Etienne, Gerard, Claude and Anne. In 1545 he took part in hostilities against the English and contracted the plague in a military camp, the king feared for the life of his son, but soon the Duke went on the mend. Charles was an ardent lover of literature. His personal library was considered the largest in Europe.

Margaret(1523 - 1593). Empress of the Holy Roman Empire. Wife of Maximilian II and mother of 7 children: Anne, Helena, Franz I, Mary, Matthias, Wenzel and Barbara. Margaret and Maximilian had a happy marriage. She was charitable, and because of this she won the love of her subjects. She was considered the most educated woman of her time

AU: дом Валуа. Дети Франциска I и Клод Валуа.

Мадлен(1520 - 1583). Королева Шотландии. Жена Якова V и мать 9 детей: Кеннет IV, Дункан III, Мария, Малькольм, Маргарита, Дональд, Фрэнсис, Клод и Аннабель. Брак Мадлен и Якова был счастливым. Была очень набожной, покровительствовала церкви и помогала бедным.

Карл(1522 - 1597). Герцог Ангулемский. Муж Анны Австрийской. Супружеская жизнь Анны и Карла была не счастливой. В браке родилось 5 детей: Франциск, Этьен, Жерар, Клод и Анна. В 1545 году принимал участие в боевых действиях против англичан и заразился чумой в военном лагере, кароль опасался за жизнь своего сына, но вскоре герцог пошёл на поправку. Карл был ярым люб��телем литературы. Его личная библиотека считалась самой большой в Европе.

Маргарита(1523 - 1593). Императрица Священной римской империи. Жена Максимилиана II и мать 7 детей: Анна, Хелена, Франц I, Мария, Маттиас, Венцель и Барбара. У Маргариты и Максимилиана был счастливый брак. Была милосердной, благодаря этому и завоевала любовь подданных. Считалась самой образованной женщиной своего времени.

Part 2.

[rrcraft-and-lore]

This popped up through having a conversation with someone, but I mentioned the history of French spoken in a few parts of India, which threw them for a loop.

Yes. Why, because the French also came to settle/exploit/trade. Big surprise.

French territories were: Karikal, Pondicherry (Puducherry now) and Yanaon to name some, and Puducherry was a colony until 1954. French is not widely spoken through India, but it is something close (not exactly) close to a secondary language in parts (note, in parts). But it's recognized. And, some historical Indian rulers learned/spoke it through the years of colonization. In terms of schooling? It's pretty popular in some places just as a second language to study because of the history of colonization in where schools/missions taught it that's endured now for trad. education to score extra marks in school.

Popular elective language (again in some places, not everywhere or even by and large a majority of places). We're talking a few places. But, since my friend was like wtf? Just figured okay, cool, small little factoid moment.

Anyways, carry on.

[selkie-on-land]

It was not ''witches'' who were tortured, raped, killed (of whatever kind), it was women, girls, children, teenagers, old women who were sexocided.

Agreeing that it was witches, or calling yourself like that, is just profoundly misogynistic. You're basically agreeing that they were ''witches'', therefore that their sexocide was justified and needed. You're agreeing with the demonisation of women and their Dehumanization. It's not okay.

From the beginning of the patriarchy, women and girls are sexocided by men. They erased, destroyed most (but not all) the sources about those eradication. The witch hunt is one of the few that are actually recorded, recognised, sourced and studied.

There are a fair few faux feminist statements I hate, but “We are the daughters of the witches you couldn’t burn” is one of them.