Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Half-armor of Henry I de Guise.

Half-armor made for Henry I, Prince of Joinville, Duke of Guise, Count of Eu in France in 1580 (he was 20 years old). After battles with Turks in Hungary he become one of the leaders of franch catholics in the War of Religion. He was Lieutenant-General of France, but he have finished his life being assassinated by the king's order.

Now this half-armor is in Paris.
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