King Louis XII Photos

French King Louis XII reigned 1498-1515. Previously known as the Duke of Orléans, after becoming king, Louis XII had his current marriage annulled in order to wed Anne of Brittany to strengthen the union of France and Brittany to which Brittany was resistant. Louis XII was a popular king who allowed local governments' power, reduced taxes and instituted legal reforms.

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Portal to Blois Chateau with equestrian statue of king Louis XII. Blois, France.Equestrian statue of king Louis XII over portal to Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Louis XII bust at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Louis XII & Anne of Brittany giving Alms painted on plate by Adrien Thibault of Blois faience at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Portal to Blois Chateau with equestrian statue of king Louis XII. Blois, France.Equestrian statue of king Louis XII over portal to Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Louis XII bust at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Louis XII & Anne of Brittany giving Alms painted on plate (1901) by Adrien Thibault of Blois faience at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Tomb of Louis XII & Anne of Brittany at St-Denis Basilica. St Denis, France.Tomb of Louis XII & Anne of Brittany at St-Denis Basilica. St Denis, France.Louis XII Gothic wing at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Louis XII Gothic wing at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Tomb of Louis XII (1498-1515) & Anne of Brittany (1514) at St-Denis Basilica. St Denis, France.Tomb of Louis XII (1498-1515) & Anne of Brittany (1514) at St-Denis Basilica. St Denis, France.Louis XII Gothic wing (1498-1500) at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Louis XII Gothic wing (1498-1500) at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Stained glass panels with porcupine emblem of Louis XII in Estates General Room at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Porcupine emblem of Louis XII plaque at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Porcupine symbol of king Louis XII over portal to Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Porcupine emblem of Louis XII carved on Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Stained glass panels with porcupine emblem of Louis XII in Estates General Room at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Porcupine emblem of Louis XII (a symbol thought to be able to throw protective quills at enemies) plaque at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Porcupine symbol of king Louis XII over portal to Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Porcupine emblem of Louis XII carved on Blois Chateau. Blois, France.
Porcupine throwing quills stone carving of Louis XII salvaged at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Porcupine symbol of Louis XII on outside wall at Chaumont-Sur-Loire. France.Porcupine symbol of Louis XII on fireplace at Chaumont-Sur-Loire. France.Grand Salon fireplace with porcupine symbol of Louis XII at Chaumont-Sur-Loire. France.
Porcupine throwing quills stone carving of Louis XII salvaged at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Porcupine symbol of Louis XII on outside wall at Chaumont-Sur-Loire. France.Porcupine symbol of Louis XII on fireplace at Chaumont-Sur-Loire. France.Grand Salon fireplace (19thC) with porcupine symbol of Louis XII at Chaumont-Sur-Loire. France.
Stained glass panels with ermine emblem of Anne of Brittany in Estates General Room at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Ermine emblem of queen Anne of Brittany wife of Louis XII plaque at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Ermine stone carving of queen Anne of Brittany salvaged at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Detail of fireplace carving of ermine tail representing Queen Anne of Brittany & Fleur de Lys of the Kings of France in Council Chamber at Chateau Royal of Amboise. Amboise, France.
Stained glass panels with ermine emblem of Anne of Brittany in Estates General Room at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Ermine emblem of queen Anne of Brittany wife of Louis XII (a symbol of purity) plaque at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Ermine stone carving of queen Anne of Brittany salvaged at Blois Chateau. Blois, France.Detail of fireplace carving of ermine tail representing Queen Anne of Brittany & Fleur de Lys of the Kings of France in Council Chamber at Chateau Royal of Amboise. Amboise, France.
Original sculpted embrasure of ermine tail emblem of Queen Anne of Brittany & her daughter Claude of France, wife of François I & Fleur de Lys of the Kings of France in Royal Lodge at Chateau Royal of Amboise. Amboise, France.Ermine tail flag of Queen Anne of Brittany & Fleur de Lys of Kings of France at Chateau Royal of Amboise. Amboise, France.Footed glass plate with arms of Louis XII of France at Toledo Glass Pavilion. Toledo, OH.City Hall, built under Louis XII with 19thC restoration, with facade displaying equestrian statue of Louis XII & historic figures such as Joan of Arc & Charlemagne. Compiègne, France.
Original sculpted embrasure (15thC) of ermine tail emblem of Queen Anne of Brittany & her daughter Claude of France, wife of François I & Fleur de Lys of the Kings of France in Royal Lodge at Chateau Royal of Amboise. Amboise, France.Ermine tail flag of Queen Anne of Brittany & Fleur de Lys of Kings of France at Chateau Royal of Amboise. Amboise, France.Footed glass plate with arms of Louis XII of France (c1498-1524) at Toledo Glass Pavilion. Toledo, OH.City Hall, built under Louis XII with 19thC restoration, with facade displaying equestrian statue of Louis XII & historic figures such as Joan of Arc & Charlemagne. Compiègne, France. Style: Late Gothic.
Statue of Anne de Bretagne, Queen of France in Luxembourg Gardens. Paris, France.


Statue of Anne de Bretagne, Queen of France (1477-1514) in Luxembourg Gardens. Paris, France.


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