claude de france

This website uses cookies to provide you with the best browsing experience. Until recently Queen Claude de France has been little recognized except as a mother and producer of heirs. Brantôme testified: That the king, her husband gave her the pox, which shortened her days. On 10 August 1501 at Lyon the marriage contract between Claude and the future Holy Roman Emperor Charles V was signed by François de Busleyden, Archbishop of Besançon, William de Croÿ, Nicolas de Rutter and Pierre Lesseman, all ambassadors of Duke Philip of Burgundy, Charles' father. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. She was named after Claudius of Besançon, a saint her mother had invoked during a pilgrimage so she could give birth to a living child: during her two marriages, Queen Anne had at least fourteen pregnancies, of whom, only two children survived to adulthood: Claude and her youngest sister Renée, born in 1510. Gabriel Miron repeated his functions under Anne of Brittany and remained as Chancellor of Queen Claude and first doctor; he wrote a book entitled de Regimine infantium tractatus tres.[8]. Lycée Claude de France. The contract promised Brittany to Claude and the couple’s children. Louise (19 August 1515–21 September 1517): died young, engaged to Charles I of Spain almost from birth until death. Both Louise the Savoie and Marguerite d’Alençon, his mother and sister, played dominant roles as counsellors and hostesses in his court throughout their lives. Débutent ensuite les tractations pour l’accession au Saint Empire contre Charles Quint, avec le fameux Camp du Drap d’Or en juin 1520. From then on, she exerted herself to ensure his conviction for treason. Charlotte (23 October 1516–8 September 1524): died young, engaged to Charles I of Spain from 1518 until death. About Claude, the historian Brantôme wrote: I must speak about madame Claude of France, who was very good and very charitable, and very sweet to everyone and never showed displeasure to anybody in her court or of her domains. French royalty, queen consort of France and duchess regnant of Brittany. Son fils aîné, le dauphin François, lui succéda sur le trône de Bretagne sous le nom de François III, son père le roi conservant l'usufruit du duché. With this union, it was secured that Brittany would remain united to the French crown, if the third marriage of Louis XII with Mary of England (celebrated on 9 October 1514) would not produce the long-waited heir. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Please try again later. Elle mit au monde neuf enfants, dont sept survécurent à l'âge adulte. Début 1516, ils font halte près de Marseille à la Sainte Baume, puis le cortège royal remonte doucement et déjà Charlotte arrive en octobre 1516. Descriptif des illustrations du livre de prières de Claude de France, Notices dans des dictionnaires ou encyclopédies généralistes. Le Sacre de Claude de France (Description of the coronation of Claude of France at St. Denis in 1517), tapestry illuminated by Jean Coene IV, ca. Toutes les pages sont encadrées par la Cordelière, à la mémoire de sa mère. Please enter location or other information that may help the volunteer in fulfilling this request. Continuant le tour du royaume par Vendôme et Chartres, Henri (futur roi de France) nait en mars 1519 à Saint Germain. For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. Is there no more to say about a daughter of France and one of the richest heiresses of her time than this? Elle est déjà enceinte et accouche le 15 août d’une petite Louise…pendant ce temps, François attaque l’Italie, Louise de Savoie est régente, Marguerite est ambassadrice…Claude s’efface. Verify and try again. There is a problem with your email/password. Foreign ambassadors noted her corpulence, claudication, the squint in her left eye, her small size, and her ugliness, but they acknowledged her excellent qualities. ). However, the union was short-lived and childless: Louis XII died less than three months later, on 1 January 1515, reputedly worn out by his exertions in the bedchamber. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request. The following year King Louis XII fell so ill that everyone, himself included, feared he would die. Biography. Ces deux duchez joinctes ensemble eussent bien faict un beau royaume[11] », Autant François était grand et athlétique, autant Claude était petite. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Elle épouse en 1559 (peu avant la mort tragique de son père lors d'un tournoi) Charles III, duc de Lorraine et de Bar, fils du duc François Ier et de Christine de Danemark, elle-même nièce de Charles Quint. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In addition, the first Treaty of Blois, signed in 1504, gave Claude a considerable dowry in the -likely- case of Louis XII's death without male heirs: besides Brittany, Claude also received the Duchies of Milan and Burgundy, the Counties of Blois and Asti[3] and the territory of the Republic of Genoa, then occupied by France. Also her active role in the reform of convents, her employing a reformist confessor, and her permitting publication of the reformist writing of Jean Gerson, in Nantes, indicate her preferences. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Dans une tour du château de Romorantin est née Claude France en 1499, dont le nom aujourd’hui reste surtout connu grâce… à une prune ! Elle est née au château de Fontainebleau le 12 novembre 1547 et est baptisée dans la religion catholique. The love and admiration Queen Claude, Duchess of Brittany engendered during her lifetime must lead us to conclude that the lack of documentation does not reflect her lack of influence. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Try again later. Ces fiançailles auraient fait passer la Bretagne à la mort d'Anne dans les mains de ce prince, déjà appelé à hériter des Espagnes, de l'Autriche et des états bourguignons. Philippe Tourault, Anne de Bretagne, Paris, Librairie Académique Perrin, 2004, 323 p. The people of France who loved her acclaimed Queen Claude as she rode through the streets at her official Entrée into Paris. François’s mother: Countess, later Duchess Louise d’Angoulême (or Savoie) (1476-1531), François’s father: Charles d’Orléans (1459–1496), Count d’Angoulême, François’s sister: Marguerite d’Angoulême, (1494-1549) m. 1 Duke Charles d’Alençon [d. 1525] m. 2. Claude was raised alongside her sister Elisabeth, future Queen of Spain and sister-in-law Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland. Please note: You are asking volunteers to find and take a photo of the headstone. Anne d’Autriche, épouse de Louis XIII, mère de Louis XIV, mais surtout héroïne d’Alexandre Dumas dans Les Trois Mousquetaires ! Four months later, she married François at Saint-Germain-en-Laye. - Claude de France : Première épouse de François 1er, d' Henri Pigaillem. Elle n’est pas de force, n’a pas l’éclat ni l’esprit de ces deux femmes, elle n’a pas de courtisans, ni de clientèle, elle ne sert « que de réceptacle pour assurer la dynastie » ! (According to Salic Law, the crown of France could pass only to and through male heirs.). A system error has occurred. Instead, he betrothed Claude to his heir. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Charles (22 January 1522–9 September 1545), died unmarried and childless. Despite her title as Queen Claude de Franceonly nominally held the position of first lady in France. With each of her successive pregnancies, she gained weight that she did not lose. Christie's is the corporate sponsor. Cette princesse fort discrète quittait souvent Nancy, la capitale de Lorraine pour vivre avec son époux au côté de sa mère qui l'appréciait beaucoup. Anne de Bretagne, furieuse de voir Gié triompher, déploya toute son influence pour obtenir sa condamnation en lèse-majesté devant le parlement de Paris[8]. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. En 1563, elle assiste au baptême de Henri (futur Henri II de Lorraine), son premier petit-fils. Of late, historians such as Kathleen Wilson-Chevalier who study Queen Claude credit her with sympathy for reform as active as that of her sister-in-law, Marguerite. Espérant le soutien de sa belle-mère et de sa belle-sœur, Claude est bien seule dans sa nouvelle famille : Louise de Savoie et Marguerite font bloc autour de François. This must have been a relief to her, her mother-in-law and her husband, given her mother’s repeated tragedies. Cour de France a website covering a wide range of topics on the French court with links to recent books and articles. King Louis dowered Claude with the Duchies of Milan and Burgundy, the Counties of Blois and Asti, and the Republic of Genoa if he died without male heirs. Madeleine (10 August 1520–2 July 1537), married James V of Scotland and died within six months. Pendant les dix années de vie commune, elle donnera au roi sept enfants. Fille de Roi, épouse de Roi pendant dix ans, Claude de France fut une reine très charitable, très bonne, « fort douce à tout le monde ». Since he would not leave France in such a vulnerable political situation, he signed a secret document cancelling the betrothal. Claude est née, dans la joie, le 13 octobre 1499 à Romorantin, Louis XII ayant réussi à se marier avec Anne de Bretagne après avoir répudié sa première épouse Jeanne. This account has been disabled. As a child, sources say Claude was charming and lively though plump;  as an adult, they called her plain and short. History of Royal Women/France  French royal women from then until the 5th Republic and a  search feature for related info. Claude, as the wife of the new King François I, became queen. Cette discrétion est en partie due à la présence de la reine-mère, Louise de Savoie, qui exige un comportement exemplaire à la Cour[réf. Queen Anne wrote to her every day when they were apart, which was frequently. Failed to report flower. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Elle meurt d'épuisement, affaiblie par ses grossesses successives dont la première a été portée alors qu'elle n'a pas quinze ans. la Princesse Silvia de Savoie-Aoste, Duchesse d’Aoste, entourés de 10 de leurs 11 petits-enfants. Elle reste de plus en plus dans son lit, jusqu'à ne plus pouvoir se lever. François l’embrasse une dernière fois le 12 juillet avant de partir en campagne en Provence. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. [11] She was little loved at court after the death of her parents. With this marriage, France would surrounded by Hapsburg lands concentrated in the hands of one man. An example still exists, The Prayer Book of Queen Claude, at the Morgan Library (available online). Foreign ambassadors noted her "corpulence", claudication, the strabismus affecting her left eye, her small size, and her ugliness, but they acknowledged her good qualities. The marriage was arranged as a symbolic union of peace between France and Lorraine, after Charles III had spent his childhood as a hostage at the French royal court, and completed after the Treaty of Chateau-Cambresis. Dorothy Moulton Mayer, The Great Regent, Louise of Savoy 1476-1531, Funk & Wagnalls, New York 1966. Claude de France (1499-1524) reine de France et duchesse de Bretagne qui donna son nom à la reine-claude. 41206 Romorantin-Lanthenay. Elle épouse en 1559 (peu avant la mo… Articles on Women in the French Renaissance. When her mother died on 9 January 1514, Claude became Duchess of Brittany. Photography by Schecter Lee Code UAI : 0410017W. Resend Activation Email. Claude's widowed husband himself remarried several years after Claude's death, to Eleanor of Austria, the sister of Emperor Charles V. The atmosphere at court became considerably more debauched, and there were rumours that King Francis's death in 1547 was due to syphilis. We have set your language to Elle s’appelle Eleonore, c'est la frangine de Charles Quint. Kathleen Wilson-Chevalier, « Claude de France. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Le livre est un enchaînement continu de 132 riches illustrations des passages de la Bible et de la vie des saints. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Ce manuscrit ainsi qu'un livre d'heures ont été enluminés par un artiste qui a reçu le nom de convention de Maître de Claude de France.