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Jean II Le Bon
JEAN II LE BON king of France, captured at Poitiers and held for ransom in the Tower of London where he died
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1319 1364 Captured Died Held Poitiers Ransom
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This evocative image captures the moment of defeat for Jean II Le Bon, King of France, also known as Jean the Good, in 1364. Born in 1319, Jean was the eldest son of King Philip VI of France and succeeded his father in 1350. However, his reign was marked by internal strife and external conflicts, including the Hundred Years War with England. In the autumn of 1356, during the Battle of Poitiers, Jean's French army was decisively defeated by the English forces led by Edward, the Black Prince. The French king was captured along with several other high-ranking nobles, including the Duke of Normandy. The captives were taken to England and held for ransom in the Tower of London. The image shows Jean II Le Bon, dressed in his royal robes, seated on a chair, with a somber expression on his face. His hands are folded in front of him, and he gazes off into the distance, perhaps reflecting on the fate that had befallen him. The Tower of London, a symbol of English power, looms in the background, a stark reminder of Jean's captivity. The image conveys a sense of loss, defeat, and the passing of power from one ruler to another. Jean II Le Bon remained a prisoner in the Tower until his death in 1364, at the age of 45. His capture marked a turning point in the Hundred Years War, and the ransom paid for his release helped to finance Edward III's military campaigns in France. This historical print, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of chivalry, war, and the complexities of medieval royalty.
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