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FLO4570352: King Charles VII of France, the Victorious, the Victorious, 1403-1461. He wears court costume of a short tunic, panties and boots with spurs. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in a pair of Hours for Etienne Chevalier in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VI 4 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852., Massard, Leopold (1812-1889) / Bridgeman Images
ELD4872772: Scottish succession crisis: Edward I of England recognized as overlord of Scotland in exchange for his arbitration of the conflict between Jean Balliol and Robert de Brus (bruce), 1290” (Edward I of England acknowledged as suzerain of Scotland, 1290 - Edward I (1239-1307) was asked to arbitrate on the issue of the succession to the Scottish throne - In return, ♪ demanded that the Scots recognise him as their feudal overlord - The Scots reluctantly agreed to do so until a rightful heir was found - John Balliol was chosen as king in 1292, but Edward continued to assert his authority over Scotland - In 1295, his demand that Scotland provide him with military assistance against France led to the Scots refusal and the foundation of the 'Auld Alliance' between them and the English) Illustration from “” A Chronicle-of-England”” by James Doyle, 1864 Private collection / Bridgeman Images