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Isabeau Enters Paris
ISABEAU DE BAVIERE is borne into Paris to marry Charles VI (le Fou) Date: 1389
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1389 Baviere Borne Enters Isabeau Marry
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Isabeau de Baviere's Grand Entrée into Paris: A Momentous Historical Event of 1389 This evocative image captures the grand entrance of Isabeau de Bavière into Paris on September 14, 1389, as she made her way to marry the mad King Charles VI of France, also known as Charles VI le Fou. The historical significance of this momentous occasion is palpable in this print, which transports us back to medieval France and the political intrigue of the late 14th century. Isabeau, a Bavarian princess, was just 12 years old when she was chosen as the bride for the ailing and unstable King Charles VI. Her arrival in Paris was a spectacle, with a grand procession that included an elaborate retinue, richly decorated carriages, and a large contingent of knights and soldiers. The streets of Paris were adorned with tapestries, banners, and torches, and the air was filled with the sounds of trumpets and drums. The print depicts Isabeau seated in a richly decorated carriage, her face veiled, as she is borne through the gates of Paris. She is surrounded by her ladies-in-waiting, who hold parasols to shield her from the sun. The crowd of onlookers, including nobles, clergy, and commoners, line the streets to catch a glimpse of the young princess and welcome her to the city. The marriage of Isabeau and Charles VI was intended to strengthen the ties between the French and Bavarian courts and provide a stable successor to the throne. However, the union was fraught with challenges, as Charles VI's mental instability and Isabeau's rumored affair with the favorite courtier, Enguerrand de Coucy, fueled political tensions and intrigue. Despite these challenges, Isabeau went on to become one of the most powerful and influential women of the late Middle Ages, serving as regent during the minority of her son, Charles VII, and shaping the political landscape of France for decades to come.
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