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Hace 3 días · The tomb once held the mortal remains of Duke John I of Brabant and Limburg (c. 1252–1294), amidst ruins of a 1238 Franciscan monastery. First excavated in 1988, it was re-excavated and renovated in 2020-22 to showcase the history of Brussels since its founding in 979.
Hace 2 días · The Grand Place‘s story is one of resilience in the face of adversity. In 1695, a French army under the command of Marshal François de Neufville, Duke of Villeroi, bombarded Brussels, reducing much of the square to rubble (Janssens, 2018). The devastation was immense, with only the Town Hall and a few guildhalls left standing amidst the ...
Hace 4 días · The city on the Meuse or Maas was governed by both the Duke of Brabant (later replaced by the Dutch Republic) and the Prince-Bishop of Liège. Dating from the 13th century, this arrangement meant Maastricht had two mayors, two sets of civil servants and judges representing different rulers, and two religions (Protestantism and Catholicism).
Hace 1 día · In the late 12 th century or early 13 th century, the Duke of Brabant built a moated castle in Tervuren which eventually became a hunting lodge for the Habsburgs with a well-maintained game reserve. The gamekeepers kept the animals in good health to make hunting as enjoyable as possible, but the nobles did not necessarily want to work too hard.
Hace 3 días · Princess Elisabeth of Belgium’s extended title is the Duchess of Brabant. Photo: @duchessofbrabant/Instagram. Princess Elisabeth, who turns 23 this October, is currently completing her...
Hace 4 días · Duchess of Brabant, Lothier and Limburg: John II 1275–1312 Duke of Brabant: Berengaria 1276–1278: Mary of Woodstock 1279–c. 1332: John I 1284–1299 Count of Holland: Elizabeth of Rhuddlan 1282–1316: Humphrey (VII) de Bohun 1276–1322 4th Earl of Hereford: Alice Hayles: Thomas of Brotherton 1300–1338 1st Earl of Norfolk: Mary Braose ...
Hace 5 días · In a frenzy of rage Ortrud reveals that it was she who transformed Gottfried into a swan, casting a golden chain around his neck. Lohengrin prays silently; the evil spell is broken. The swan is transformed into the handsome young Gottfried. Lohengrin proclaims him Duke of Brabant and departs. Elsa falls senseless in her brother’s arms.
