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TOISON D OR
Charles le Temeraire, duc de Bourgogne, presides over an assembly of the chevaliers des Toison d Or (knights of the Golden Fleece)
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1460 Assembly Bourgogne Chevaliers Fleece Knights Presides Temeraire Toison
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This evocative image captures the grandeur and majesty of the Assembly of the Chevaliers du Toison d'Or, or the Knights of the Golden Fleece, presided over by Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, also known as Charles the Temeraire (the Rash). The photograph is believed to have been taken circa 1460, during the height of the duke's power and influence in France. The Duke, dressed in his regal attire, sits atop a raised throne, surrounded by his esteemed knights, all clad in the distinctive white robes adorned with the golden fleece emblem. The assembly took place in the Duke's court at Dijon, in the Duchy of Burgundy. Charles the Bold was a formidable ruler, renowned for his military prowess and political astuteness. He expanded his territories, which included the Low Countries, Franche-Comté, and parts of modern-day Germany and Switzerland. The Knights of the Golden Fleece, founded by the Duke in 1430, was an exclusive chivalric order, whose members were handpicked for their valor, nobility, and loyalty. The Order's name was derived from the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece, symbolizing the quest for the extraordinary and the pursuit of excellence. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Duchy of Burgundy and the Knights of the Golden Fleece during the late Middle Ages. It is a testament to the power, wealth, and prestige of the Duke and his court, as well as the chivalric ideals that shaped the European nobility during this period.
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