Battle of Castillon
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The Battle of Castillon was a battle between the forces of England and France which took place on 17 July 1453 in Gascony near the town of Castillon-sur-Dordogne. On the day of the battle, the English
The death of John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury at the battle of Castillon from Vigilles de Charles VII by Martial d'Auvergne (1484)
1839 painting The Battle of Castillon by the French painter Charles-Philippe Larivière (1798–1876). (Galerie des Batailles, Palace of Versailles). John Talbot at right is falling from his wounded horse, leading to his death
Jean Bureau
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Jean Bureau was a French artillery commander active primarily during the later years of the Hundred Years' War. Along with his brother, Gaspard, he is credited with making French artillery the most ef
Battle of Castillon
…at Bordeaux for more reinforcements, and set out to relieve the garrison. The French army was commanded by committee; Charles VII's ordnance officer Jean Bureau laid out the camp to maximise French artillery strength. In a defensive setup, Bureau's forces built an artillery park out of range from Castillon's…
Bureau, portrait by Jacques Grignon (c. 17th century