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Francel / Burgundy: Philip the Good (1396-1467), engraving by Emanuel van Meteren (1535-1612) and Simeon Ruytinck (-1621),1614

Philip the Good (French: Philippe le Bon, Dutch: Filips de Goede; 31 July 1396 15 June 1467) was Duke of Burgundy as Philip III from 1419 until his death. During his reign Burgundy reached the height of its prosperity and prestige and became a leading center of the arts. Philip is known in history for his administrative reforms, patronage of Flemish artists such as Jan van Eyck, of Franco-Flemish composers such as Gilles Binchois, and the capture of Joan of Arc.<br/><br/>. During his reign he alternated between English and French alliances in an attempt to improve his dynasty's position. Moreover, as ruler of Flanders, Brabant, Limburg, Artois, Hainaut, Holland, Zeeland, Friesland and Namur, he played an important role in the history of the Low Countries.
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Title:
Francel / Burgundy: Philip the Good (1396-1467), engraving by Emanuel van Meteren (1535-1612) and Simeon Ruytinck (-1621),1614
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Philip the Good (French: Philippe le Bon, Dutch: Filips de Goede; 31 July 1396 15 June 1467) was Duke of Burgundy as Philip III from 1419 until his death. During his reign Burgundy reached the height of its prosperity and prestige and became a leading center of the arts. Philip is known in history for his administrative reforms, patronage of Flemish artists such as Jan van Eyck, of Franco-Flemish composers such as Gilles Binchois, and the capture of Joan of Arc.

. During his reign he alternated between English and French alliances in an attempt to improve his dynasty's position. Moreover, as ruler of Flanders, Brabant, Limburg, Artois, Hainaut, Holland, Zeeland, Friesland and Namur, he played an important role in the history of the Low Countries.
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3680 x 5062 px | 53.3 MB
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31.2 x 42.9 cm | 12.3 x 16.9 in (300 dpi)
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