Philip of Cleves, Lord of Ravenstein
Philip of Cleves, Lord of Ravenstein, Wijnendale and Enghien, was a nobleman from the Low Countries and army commander, first for Maximilian of Austria, then for Flemish rebels and the kingdom of France.
Jean Molinet presents his book to Philip of Cleves.
Philip of Cleves (on right) jousting with the Emperor Maximilian, from the Freydal tournament book
Copper medallion of Philip of Cleves, NG-VG-3-49. 1497. Rijksmuseum.
Le Quesnoy is a commune and small town in the east of the Nord department of northern France. It was part of the historical province of French Hainaut. It is known for its fortifications, dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. It had an significant shoemaking industry before the late 1940s, followed by a chemical factory and dairy, giving way to its weekly market, tourism, local commuting to elsewhere such as Valenciennes and local shops.
The town hall
Orchard of Avesnois
The New Zealand monument commemorating the liberation of Le Quesnoy.
Ramparts