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Henry III. King of France. House Valois-Angouleme
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Henry III. King of France. House Valois-Angouleme
Henry III of France (1551-1589). King of France (1574-1589), king of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1573-1575). House Valois-Angouleme. Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Laderer. History of Poland, by Charles Foster. Panorama Universal, 1840
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1840 Capetian Commonwealth Dynasty Earring Foster Henri Henryk Lemaitre Lithuania Monarch Monarchy Poland Polish Polish Lithuanian Valois Vernier Wars Valois Angouleme
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This engraving depicts Henry III of France, also known as Henri III or Henryk Walezy, who ruled as King of France from 1574 to 1589, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1573 to 1575, and belonged to the House of Valois-Angouleme. Born in 1551, Henry III was a prominent figure during the Capetian dynasty and the European Wars of Religion. Henry III was a devout Catholic and faced numerous challenges during his reign, including religious conflicts and political instability. He was known for his love of art, literature, and music, and was often depicted wearing an earring, which can be seen in this portrait. The engraving was created by the skilled hands of Lemaitre, Vernier, and Laderer, and was published in the "History of Poland" by Charles Foster in the Panorama Universal, an influential 19th-century publication. The portrait captures the regal presence and sophistication of Henry III, reflecting the grandeur of the European monarchies of the time. Henry III's reign was marked by significant events, including the Wars of Religion and the Polish-Lithuanian Union, which strengthened the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. His rule was also marked by a period of modernization and cultural development in France and Poland. This engraving offers a glimpse into the rich history of Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, a time of political, religious, and cultural transformation. The portrait of Henry III, with its intricate details and historical significance, serves as a reminder of the complexities and nuances of the European monarchies of the era.
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