Surprise of Meaux
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The surprise of Meaux was a failed coup attempt by leading aristocratic Huguenots which precipitated the second French War of Religion. Dissatisfied with their lot, and under the pretext of fear of ex
Image of the Surprise of Meaux in progress by unknown artist (1577)
François III, Count of La Rochefoucauld, prince of Marcillac, count of Roucy and baron of Verteuil was a French courtier and soldier, serving as gentleman-in-ordinary to the king's chamber. He was a f
Portrait of Francois III de La Rochefoucauld
Portrait of his second wife Charlotte de Roye (1537-1569) attributed to Marc Duval