Explore the Maria d'Harcourt, Duchess of Guelders and Jülich of this artwork.
Maria d'Harcourt was the daughter of John VI, the Count of Harcourt and Aumale (1342–1389), and Catherine de Bourbon (1342–1427), Princess of France. Her maternal uncle was Louis II, Duke of Bourbon (1337–1410). On the 5 May 1405 she married Reinald IV, Duke of Guelders and Jülich. The proclamation page in her book of hours is French in appearance and is in such a striking contrast to the other miniatures of this German-Dutch handwriting that she must have intended its insertion. But this is not just a nostalgic remembrance of their home. Their political role and the making of heir to confirm the support of Orléans by Guelders were implied conditions of their marriage; also was a big part of her dowry, about 30,000 Ecus, been paid by the Duke of Orleans with the condition that they would have to be repaid in the absence of male heirs. Maria d'Harcourt died childless 1425th
Other women without sons asked for in their hours books Mary's help and the appropriate saint, z. B. Marguerite de Foix and Anne of Brittany . Maria von Geldern went one step further than they identified himself directly with the Blessed Mother.
Maria d'Harcourt Louis II, Duke of Bourbon book of hours John VI, the Count of Harcourt and Aumale Reinald IV, Duke of Guelders and Jülich Guelders