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Jean de Valois, Duke de Berry: though a politician, but more a devout art collector

By Olivia LonguevilleIn Medieval Blog, Valois blogPosted December 2, 2020
Image of Jean de Valois, Duke de Berry from the Très Riches Heures (The Very Rich Hours)

Jean de Valois, Duke de Berry (known as Jean the Magnificent) was born on the 30th of November 1340 (died on the 15th of June 1416). Jean had many titles: he was Duke de Berry and d’Auvergne, as well as Count de Poitiers and de Montpensier. He was the 3rd...

Tags: culture, Duke de Berry, Duke Jean de Berry, french history, House of Valois, illuminated manuscripts, Jean de Valois, Jean de Valois Duke de Berry, King Charles V of France, King Charles VI of France, King Jean II of France, late Gothic, the valois dynasty
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