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Maximilien De Bethune Collection

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, was a prominent figure in French history during the late 16th and early 17th centuries

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Maximilien de Bethune, 1st Duc de Sully, 1832 (litho)

Maximilien de Bethune, 1st Duc de Sully, 1832 (litho)
1574741 Maximilien de Bethune, 1st Duc de Sully, 1832 (litho); (add.info.: Maximilien de Bethune, 1st Duc de Sully (1560-1641) French Huguenot (Protestant) soldier and minister under Henry IV

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully
3586111 Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully; (add.info.: Portrait of Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully (1560-1641) a nobleman, soldier, and statesman

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Maximilien de Bethune, duke of Sully, 1898

Maximilien de Bethune, duke of Sully, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Portrait of Maximilien de Bethune, Duc de Sully, 1612. Creator: Jacob Matham

Portrait of Maximilien de Bethune, Duc de Sully, 1612. Creator: Jacob Matham
Portrait of Maximilien de Bethune, Duc de Sully, 1612

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610 (colour litho)

The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610 (colour litho)
5207740 The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reign of Henry IV of France, 1589-1610)

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: The Duke of Sully collecting taxes as King Henry IVs Superintendent of Finances (colour litho)

The Duke of Sully collecting taxes as King Henry IVs Superintendent of Finances (colour litho)
3622110 The Duke of Sully collecting taxes as King Henry IVs Superintendent of Finances (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, Chief Minister of France during the reign of King Henry IV

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, Chief Minister of France during the reign of King Henry IV (colour litho)
3627115 Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, Chief Minister of France during the reign of King Henry IV (colour litho) by Vogel

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Maximilien de Bethune, first Duke of Sully (engraving)

Maximilien de Bethune, first Duke of Sully (engraving)
585701 Maximilien de Bethune, first Duke of Sully (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilien de Bethune, first Duke of Sully)

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Duc De Sully, Maximilien De Bethune, Baron De Rosny, 1560-1641 (colour litho)

Duc De Sully, Maximilien De Bethune, Baron De Rosny, 1560-1641 (colour litho)
2790254 Duc De Sully, Maximilien De Bethune, Baron De Rosny, 1560-1641 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duc De Sully, Maximilien De Bethune)

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Maximilien de Bethune, 1st Duke of Sully, From Ward and Lock

Maximilien de Bethune, 1st Duke of Sully, From Ward and Lock
3714034 Maximilien de Bethune, 1st Duke of Sully, From Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub. c.1882 by English School

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Peaceful glories of France (colour litho)

Peaceful glories of France (colour litho)
3099324 Peaceful glories of France (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peaceful glories of France)

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Trade card depicting the response of King Henry IV of France to the Duke of Sully (chromolitho)

Trade card depicting the response of King Henry IV of France to the Duke of Sully (chromolitho)
963874 Trade card depicting the response of King Henry IV of France to the Duke of Sully (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Maximilien de Bethune, Baron de Rosni and Duc de Sully, from

Maximilien de Bethune, Baron de Rosni and Duc de Sully, from
661057 Maximilien de Bethune, Baron de Rosni and Duc de Sully, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres, et sujets memorables de France, grave et imprimes en couleurs

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Portrait of Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully (engraving)

Portrait of Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully (engraving)
819649 Portrait of Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilien de Bethune, first Duke of Sully, French soldier)

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Sully (coloured engraving)

Sully (coloured engraving)
3093039 Sully (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sully. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet, 1837-1841)

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, French soldier and politician (chromolitho)

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, French soldier and politician (chromolitho)
1094406 Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, French soldier and politician (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maximilien de Bethune)

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Sully, (1560-1641), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sully, (1560-1641), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sully, (1560-1641), 1830.Maximilien de Bethune (1560-1641) nobleman, soldier, statesman, and strong administrator for king Henry IV of France

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Sully, (1560-1641), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech

Sully, (1560-1641), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Sully, (1560-1641), c1830. Maximilien de Bethune (1560-1641) nobleman, soldier and statesman who assisted king Henry IV in the rule of France, building an administrative system with new techniques

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, (c1820s). Artist: Maurin

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, (c1820s). Artist: Maurin
Sully, Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, (c1820s). Sully (1560-1641), a staunch Protestant, was the faithful right-hand man who enabled Henry IV of France to accomplish so much

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, French minister and soldier, (1833). Artist: W Holl

Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, French minister and soldier, (1833). Artist: W Holl
Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, French minister and soldier, (1833). Sully (1560-1641), a staunch Protestant, was the faithful right-hand man who enabled Henry IV of France to accomplish so much

Background imageMaximilien De Bethune Collection: The Meeting of Henry IV, King of France and Navarre, and Maximilien de Bethune, Duke

The Meeting of Henry IV, King of France and Navarre, and Maximilien de Bethune, Duke
XIR899057 The Meeting of Henry IV, King of France and Navarre, and Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully on the plain of Beuvron the day after the Battle of Ivry in 1590


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Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of Sully, was a prominent figure in French history during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in 1560, he served as a soldier and statesman under King Henry IV of France. A portrait from 1612 by Jacob Matham showcases his distinguished appearance. As King Henry IV's Superintendent of Finances, Sully played a crucial role in collecting taxes for the kingdom. His expertise in financial matters earned him the position of Chief Minister of France during Henry IV's reign. This period is often referred to as "The reign of Henry IV, " which lasted from 1589 to 1610. Sully's contributions to France were immense, and he was recognized for his accomplishments with various titles such as Baron de Rosny and later becoming the first Duke of Sully. He was highly regarded for his peaceful approach towards governance and worked diligently to improve trade within the country. A chromolitho depicts an intriguing interaction between King Henry IV and Sully on a trade card. It highlights their collaboration in responding to economic challenges faced by France at that time. Throughout his life, Maximilien de Bethune left an indelible mark on French history through his dedication to public service and financial reforms. Even today, he is remembered as one of the key figures who contributed significantly to shaping modern-day France.