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SirNathanQ:
I like it. Good choice on Military Orders there ;)
Sir John of Felsenbau:
This week's Knight of the Week: "Sir Radulphus de Freschenville" - The Freschenville family came to England with William the Conqueror. Sir Ralph was born before 1240 and became a knight in 1253. The second baron's war began in 1263 in which all the lands were forfited, but were returned after paying a large fine, which Sir Ralph paid most of. In 1266, Sir Ralph inherited the manors after his father's death.
Sir Ralph was summoned to attend King Edward I in Salisbury in 1297. In 1301, Sir Ralph, now Lord of Stavely, Derby, Devonshire and Northampton, was summoned to Parliment and pronounced Baron of Crich. He was also given more manors to govern, too numerous to mention here. Sir Ralph attended Edward In in the Scottish Wars. In 1325, in the war against Robert the Bruce, he was killed.
Sir John of Felsenbau:
This week's knight of the week: "Sir Niccolo III D'Este" - The House of Este dates back to Charlemagne in the early 9th century. Sir Niccolo was born on 1383 and inherited the estate when he was only 10 years old. He became Marquess of Ferrara in 1393. In 1397, at the age of 13, he was married to Gigliola da Carrara. In 1403 he joined the league against the Duke of Milan and was appointed Captain General of the Papal Army by the Pope. in 1403 Niccolo was knighted. In 1407 Sir Niccolo made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land where he dubbed 5 knights of his retinue. In 1425 he was again chosen as commander in chief, this time of the anti-Visconti League. In 1433 the Emperor visited Ferrara and in recognition as a prestigious leader in Italy, Niccilo was chosen with a seat in his council. In 1441 Sir Niccolo died after the Christmas feast. Many suspected poison. (An interesting side note...a later relative married the infamous Lucretia Borgia.)
Joshua Santana:
Interesting bio Sir John, well done and many thanks for your contributions!
Sir John of Felsenbau:
This week's Knight of the week: "Joan of Arc" - She was born in Champagne in 1412. It was an area disputed between England and France. Although Joan of Arc never made a statement as to the date at which the voices revelaed her mission, it seems that the call of God was made to her gradually. By 1428, she no longer doubted the voices. Joan made preparations for the campaign, instead of the sword offerred her by the King of France, she used an ancient sword burried behind the altar in the Chapel of St, Catherine de Fierbois. She had a special standard made for her to carry in battle. While she never claimed to have a coat of arms, Charles VII gave her one without her request. She rarely wore a helmet, as she wanted her men to see her face clearly. (One painting has her with a blue felt cap- which I used in my set)
There were five great deeds accimolished by Joan: #1the raising of the seige at Orleans...her first victory against great odds, #2- the victory of Patay, #3- the reconcillation at Sully-sur-Loire, #4- the "bloodless march" (the most extraordinary campaign in history and #5- The coronation of King Charles VII in 1429.
In the defense of Compiegne against a English attack, her followers were driven back and she was pulled down from her horse and became a prisoner of the English. The English feared Joan with superstitious terror but were determined at all costs to take her life. On 21 February 1431 Joan appeared before the judges who decided that if she refused to retract her visions and voices, that she would be condemed as a witch and burned at the stake. She refused and the sentence was carried out on May 30 1431.
24 years later, her case was reopened with the consent of the Pope. The illegality of her trial was made clear. In 1869 she was confirmed by the Pope as the hearing of the voices and visions was a miracle of God. Pope Pius X formally made this a decree in 1909. And in 1920 Pope Benedict canonized her as "St. Joan."
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