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ValoisBranch of the Capetian dynasty, originally counts of Valois (see Hugh Capet) in France, members of which occupied the French throne from Philip VI (1328) to Henry III (1589). 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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All these chevaliers, among whom were doubtless some who were Valois as Louis XIV. Well, my lord, my friend has three magnificent estates: that of Vallon, at Corbeil; that of Bracieux, in the Soissonais; and that of Pierrefonds, in the Valois. On a tiny satinwood table stood a statuette by Clodion, and beside it lay a copy of Les Cent Nouvelles, bound for Margaret of Valois by Clovis Eve and powdered with the gilt daisies that Queen had selected for her device. |
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