Royal Ms 16 F II, f.73: Tower of London and shipping, with Charles, Duke of Orleans seated in the Tower writing, from Poems of Charles Duke of Orleans, c.1500 (vellum)

Image number: BL3038
Title: Royal Ms 16 F II, f.73: Tower of London and shipping, with Charles, Duke of Orleans seated in the Tower writing, from Poems of Charles Duke of Orleans, c.1500 (vellum)
Artist: English School, (16th century) / English
Location: British Library, London, UK
Medium: vellum
Date: (C16th)
Dimensions: 36.5x27 cms

Description: Charles d'Orleans (1391-1465) captured at Agincourt by Henry V at the age of 21; Charles spent 25 years as a prisoner, first in the Tower, then in various homes and castles in England. French duke; at 46 he was released and returned to France to marry and father the future King Louis XII
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Keywords: ship / castle / boat / floral / coat of arms / trade / manuscript / prison / medieval / london bridge / illustrated / captivity / imprisoned / border / thames / duc d'orleans