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Jacques de Lalaing
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Jacques de Lalaing was a 15th century knight of Burgundy and was reportedly one of the best medieval tournament fighters of all time. A Walloon knight, he began his military career in the service of A
Jacques de Lalaing (1421–1453)
Jacques de Lalaing (1421–1453)
Jacques de Lalaing was one of the most accomplished knights with a lance and won numerous tournaments and pas d'armes bouts.
Jacques de Lalaing was one of the most accomplished knights with a lance and won numerous tournaments and pas d'armes bouts.
Jacques de Lalaing was killed by gunfire during the suppression of the Revolt of Ghent in 1453.
Jacques de Lalaing was killed by gunfire during the suppression of the Revolt of Ghent in 1453.
Ghent War (1449–1453)
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The Revolt of Ghent was a rebellion by the city of Ghent against the Burgundian State. It lasted from 1449 to 1453. The rebellion was eventually suppressed by the Burgundians.
Jacques de Lalaing
…life, Jacques was entrusted by the Duke of Burgundy to serve in delegations to the King of France and the Pope, as well as with the suppression of the Revolt of Ghent in 1453. Jacques was born to the prominent Lalaing family in the County of Hainaut, the eldest son of Guillaume de Lalaing and Jeanne de Crequy. Jacques…
The burghers of Ghent surrender to Philip the Good at the Battle of Gavere. Illustration from a contemporary manuscript.
The burghers of Ghent surrender to Philip the Good at the Battle of Gavere. Illustration from a contemporary manuscript.
Gravensteen castle, Ghent
Gravensteen castle, Ghent
Dulle Griet, employed by the city of Ghent in the Siege of Oudenaarde.
Dulle Griet, employed by the city of Ghent in the Siege of Oudenaarde.