Treaty of Arras — There have been several treaties of Arras: * the Treaty of Arras (1435), between Charles VII of France and Philip the Good of Burgundy * the Treaty of Arras (1482), between Louis XI of France and the governments of the Low Countries * the Union… … Wikipedia
arras — arras1 arrased, adj. /ar euhs/, n. 1. a rich tapestry. 2. a tapestry weave. 3. a wall hanging, as a tapestry or similar object. 4. Theat. a curtain suspended loosely across a stage and used as a backdrop or part of a stage setting. [1375 1425;… … Universalium
Arras — /ar euhs/; Fr. /ann rddahs /, n. a city in and capital of Pas de Calais, in N France: battles in World War I. 50,386. * * * ▪ France town, capital of Pas de Calais département, Nord Pas de Calais région, former capital of Artois, northern… … Universalium
Mary of Burgundy — Mary Duchess of Brabant, Limburg, Lothier, Luxemburg and Guelders; Margravine of Namur; Countess Palatine of Burgundy; Countess of Artois, Flanders, Charolais … Wikipedia
Maximilian I — 1459 1519, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1493 1519. * * * I born April 17, 1573, Munich died Sept. 27, 1651, Ingolstadt, Bavaria Duke of Bavaria (1597–1651) and elector from 1623. Succeeding his father as duke, he restored the duchy to… … Universalium
Burgundy — /berr geuhn dee/, n., pl. Burgundies for 2, 3, 5, adj. n. 1. French, Bourgogne. a region in central France: a former kingdom, duchy, and province. 2. wine, of many varieties, red and white, mostly still, full, and dry, produced in the Burgundy… … Universalium
Archduchess Margaret of Austria — Infobox Austrian Royalty|archduchess name =Archduchess Margaret of Austria title =Princess of Asturias Duchess consort of Savoy caption =Portrait of Margaret of Austria, dressed as a widow, by Bernard van Orley spouse =Juan, Prince of Asturias… … Wikipedia
Louis XI — 1423 83, king of France 1461 83 (son of Charles VII). * * * born July 3, 1423, Bourges, France died Aug. 30, 1483, Plessis les Tours King of France (1461–83). He plotted against his father, Charles VII, and was exiled to Dauphiné (1445), which he … Universalium
Franche-Comté — /frddahonnsh kawonn tay /, n. a former province in E France: once a part of Burgundy. * * * Région (pop., 1999: 1,117,100), east central France. It covers 6,256 sq mi (16,202 sq km), and its capital is Besançon. Included in the original kingdom… … Universalium
Charles the Bold — Rogier van der Weyden painted Charles the Bold as a young man in about 1460, wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece Duke of Burgundy Reign … Wikipedia