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Pierre d'Aubusson
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Pierre d'Aubusson was a Grand Master of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, and a zealous opponent of the Ottoman Empire.
Corner portion of Our Lady of Victory with Pierre d'Aubusson and Saints John the Baptist and Pantaleone, by Giovanni Barbagelata, 1503
Corner portion of Our Lady of Victory with Pierre d'Aubusson and Saints John the Baptist and Pantaleone, by Giovanni Barbagelata, 1503
Grand Master Pierre d'Aubusson with senior knights, wearing the "Rhodian cross" on their habits. Dedicatory miniature in Gestorum Rhodie obsidionis co
Grand Master Pierre d'Aubusson with senior knights, wearing the "Rhodian cross" on their habits. Dedicatory miniature in Gestorum Rhodie obsidionis commentarii (account of the Siege of Rhodes of 1480), BNF Lat 6067 fol. 3v, dated 1483/4.
Arms of Pierre d'Aubusson, quartered with those of the Knights of Saint John, on a bombard commissioned by him. The top inscription reads: "F. PETRUS
Arms of Pierre d'Aubusson, quartered with those of the Knights of Saint John, on a bombard commissioned by him. The top inscription reads: "F. PETRUS DAUBUSSON M HOSPITALIS IHER"
Bombard-Mortar of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, Rhodes, 1480–1500. This is the largest known bombard in history. Founded at the request of P
Bombard-Mortar of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, Rhodes, 1480–1500. This is the largest known bombard in history. Founded at the request of Pierre d'Aubusson, the bombard was used for close defence of the walls (100–200 meters). It fired 260 kg granite balls. The bombard weighs 3,325 kg. Musée de l'Armée
Bombard (weapon)
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The bombard is a type of cannon or mortar which was used throughout the Late Middle Ages and the early modern period. Bombards were mainly large calibre, muzzle-loading artillery pieces used during si
Pierre d'Aubusson
…Charles VII and Louis XI, and the other three brothers became bishops. Arms of Pierre d'Aubusson, quartered with those of the Knights of Saint John, on a bombard commissioned by him. The top inscription reads: "F. PETRUS DAUBUSSON M HOSPITALIS IHER" The alleged story of his youth to 1444, which has appeared in…
Two gun ports (circled) cut into the seaside walls of Quarr Abbey in 1365.
Two gun ports (circled) cut into the seaside walls of Quarr Abbey in 1365.
Early depiction of a trestle-mounted bombard in action. Grandes Chroniques de France, 1390–1405
Early depiction of a trestle-mounted bombard in action. Grandes Chroniques de France, 1390–1405
The Dardanelles Gun
The Dardanelles Gun