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Commynes, Philippe de: see Comines, Philippe de Comines, Philippe de (fēlēp` də kōmēn`), c.1447–c.1511, French historian, courtier, and diplomat. ..... Click the link for more information. . Commynes, Philippe de(born c. 1447, Comines, Flanders—died Oct. 18, 1511, Argenton-Château, Fr.) Statesman and chronicler. Brought up in the Burgundian court, he was counselor to Charles the Bold (1467–72) and then to Charles's former enemy Louis XI. He was implicated in the “Mad War” between Anne of Beaujeu, regent of France, and the duke of Orleans (later Louis XII). He was briefly imprisoned but restored to favour in 1489 by Charles VIII and later helped formulate Louis XII's Italian policy. His Mémoires (1524–28) is an eyewitness account of events that reveals much about the era and its political intrigues. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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