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Louis XII (1462–1515)) King Louis XII of France leaving Alexandria 24 April 1507. King of France from 1498. He was Duke of Orléans until he succeeded his cousin Charles VIII to the throne. His reign was devoted to Italian wars. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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[*] Louis XII divorced his wife, Jeanne, daughter of Louis XI, and married in 1499 Anne of Brittany, widow of Charles VIII, in order to retain the Duchy of Brittany for the crown. When the Duke de Valentinois, son of Alexander VI, visited Louis XII of France, his horse was loaded with gold leaves, according to Brantome, and his cap had double rows of rubies that threw out a great light. |
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