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4 unusual facts about Château de Chinon


Château de Chinon

The war ended in 1453 when the English were finally ejected from France, but in the early 15th century the English under King Henry V made significant territorial gains.

In 1173 Henry II betrothed his youngest son, Prince John, to the daughter of Count Humbert, an influential lord in Provence.

Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent

In 1204 de Burgh was given charge of the great castle of Chinon.

Petraria Arcatinus

A reconstruction at the Château de Chinon in France, also has both the bow and the torsion spring.



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