Louis XI at Peronne 2
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Louis XI at Peronne 2
Louis XI meets Charles le Temeraire, duc de Bourgogne, at Peronne : each plans to trick the other, but Charles is the trickier, exacting severe terms from the king. Date: 14 October 1468
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1468 Bourgogne Meets Peronne Plans Severe Temeraire Terms Trick
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This striking image captures the tense moment when King Louis XI of France met Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, at the Peace of Peronne on 14 October 1468. The two rulers had gathered to negotiate an end to the long-standing conflict between their realms, but both came to the table with cunning plans to outmaneuver each other. Louis XI, known for his political astuteness and shrewd diplomacy, had hoped to weaken Burgundy's power and influence in northern France. He arrived at Peronne with a seemingly generous offer of peace, but in reality, he intended to extract harsh concessions from the duke. Charles the Bold, however, was not to be outwitted so easily. The duke of Burgundy, known for his military prowess and boldness, had his own plans to expand his territories and secure his position as a major European power. He arrived at the negotiations with a strong military presence and a list of demands that far exceeded Louis XI's expectations. Despite the initial optimism, the talks quickly turned sour. The negotiations reached an impasse, and both sides prepared for war once again. In the end, it was Charles the Bold who emerged victorious, securing significant territorial gains and leaving Louis XI to lament his failed attempt to outmaneuver the duke of Burgundy. This historical print, depicting the tense encounter between Louis XI and Charles the Bold at Peronne, offers a glimpse into the complex political landscape of 15th-century Europe. It serves as a reminder of the cunning and deceit that often underpinned diplomacy during this period and the high stakes involved in the pursuit of power and influence.
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