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  Beaujeu - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The French province of Beaujolais was formed by the development of the ancient seigniory of Beaujeu (department of Rhone, arrondissement of Villefranche).
Guichard's son, Edward of Beaujeu, marshal of France, fought at Crecy, and perished in the battle of Ardres in 1351.
Pierre de Bourbon was lord of Beaujeu in 1 474, when he married Anne of France, daughter of Louis XI., and this is why that princess retained the name of lady of Beaujeu.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Beaujeu   (321 words)

  
 TEMPLAR OF THE MONTH
Whenever de Beaujeu would warn the people of the now-waning crusader states of impending disaster, he was treated with scorn and derision, and called a coward and traitor.
De Beaujeu pleaded with the leaders of Acre to comply, but was met with angry shouts of defiance.
Master William de Beaujeu fell attempting to retake the crumbling Accursed Tower, shot under the armpit with an arrow that hit a weak spot of his hauberk.
members.tripod.com /DeTyre/Articles/DBJ.html   (2261 words)

  
 Beaujolais - France - Lyon - Lyons - Beaujeu - Saone - Provence - Paris
Beaujeu, the historical capital of Beaujolais, is the starting point for the discovery of this magnificent mountain region.
Edouard II of Beaujeu was a belligerent man, always provoking brawls and fights, and insulting the police when given the chance.
When the king came of age, she retired to the Beaujolais region, where she proved herself a great contributor to the enrichment and improvement of the land that she and her husband were so fond of.
www.francemonthly.com /n/0906/index.php   (2015 words)

  
 Beaujolais - The Pays Beaujolais - A land for the Inquisitive - Beaujeu
The Beaujeu domain grew to such an extent that it was the 3rd barony in France in the 13th century.
One of them, Pierre de Bourbon, married Anne of France, the 'Anne de Beaujeu' who directed the affairs of the kingdom with her husband, who was a close adviser to Louis XI, with a firm hand.
If you allow yourself to be wooed Beaujeu will let you in onto some of her secrets, for example the Hospice wine auction, the Fête des Sarmentelles for the release of Beaujolais Nouveau, the beautiful "Sources du Beaujolais", oenological and tourism centre and the Beaujolais Villages tasting cellar that is placed under Saint-Vincent's patronage.
www.beaujolais.com /pages/paysB/pays_curieux/EN/1p2cap_beaujeu.asp   (343 words)

  
 Chateau de Beaujeu in Sens-Beaujeu, Centre, France - Inns of France
Château de Beaujeu was built in 1566, and today this extraordinary country house forms part of the Inventaire des Monuments Historiques de France.
Located in the Loire valley, a 2 hours drive from Paris and half an hour from Bourges, the château de Beaujeu is not only close to the vineyards of Sancerre, Pouilly-sur-Loire and Menetou-Salon but also within an hour’s drive from the châteaux de la Loire and the Jacques Coeur road of castles.
The Tower Suite is located on the first floor in one of the towers of the chateau and with a south facing view on the Sauldre valley and the garden.
www.innsoffrance.com /hotelview.aspx?h=2157   (289 words)

  
 Anne de Beaujeu - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
ANNE DE BEAUJEU [Anne de Beaujeu], c.1460-1522, regent of France, daughter of the French King Louis XI.
With her husband, Pierre de Beaujeu, duc de Bourbon, she acted as regent for her brother, Charles VIII, after the death (1483) of Louis XI.
In 1491 she and her husband arranged the marriage of Charles VIII to Anne of Brittany, and soon afterward their influence declined.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-annedeb1e.html   (119 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Tanguy le Gallois de Beaujeu, a captain of the Royal French Navy, was the son of Robert Le Gallois, Sieur de Saint Aubin and valet de chambre (manservant) of the queen Marie de Médicis, and of Marie de Saint Aubin, daughter of a court physician of Louis XIII.
In 1682 Beaujeu took part in the bombardment of Algiers, and it is believed to have been on that occasion that he fell into the hands of the Berbers.
His difficulties with La Salle notwithstanding, Beaujeu appears to have been an able and conscientious officer whose greatest failing was his inability to suffer La Salle's abuse with humility.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/BB/fbebk.html   (644 words)

  
 Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
Niagara was the most strategic post in the pays d’en haut and Beaujeu apparently filled his role efficiently; still, he did not relish it.
Beaujeu could not stop Indians who came down the Niagara portage from going on to trade their choicest furs at that New York outpost.
The French would have had to reconsider risking this initiative had not Beaujeu harangued the Indians — local Ottawas and Delawares, along with Hurons and Abenakis from the St Lawrence valley — into forgetting their fears of British numbers and cannon: “I am determined to go ahead and meet the enemy.
www.biographi.ca /EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=35617&query=   (1408 words)

  
 Langlade County Historical Society
The victory of the French and Indians was due to the persistent appeals of De Langlade to induce De Beaujeu, French commandant, to commence the attack.
Beaujeu, after repeated requests refused to give the order to commence battle.
Beaujeu, brave, but pessimistic, was killed in the affray.
www.langladehistory.com /history/langlade.cfm   (855 words)

  
 A History of English Settlement in Lacolle,Quebec   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
In 1743 the southern half of the seigniory was acquired by David Lienard de Beaujeu, son of Louis.
In 1752, David Lienard de Beaujeu was granted the northern portion with the condition that both tracts become one seigniory, 4 leagues by 3 leagues.
During this period the land was known as the seigniory of Beaujeu.
www.angelfire.com /home/lake/lacolle/hist.html   (5373 words)

  
 NPS Historical Handbook: Fort Necessity
Beaujeu turned and waved his hat to those behind him.
Almost at the first exchange of shots, as Beaujeu fell mortally wounded, many of the Canadians fled from the field.
The regular French officers under Captain Dumas, now in command, and Charles Langlade, leader of the Indians, rallied the warriors who poured a deadly fire from behind trees and rocks in two deep ravines.
www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/hh/19/hh19c3.htm   (705 words)

  
 Fort Necessity-French and Indian War Education Program
Born in New France, Beaujeu (BOH-joh) was the commander of two important French forts, Fort Niagara and Fort Detroit.
Beaujeu understood the importance of American Indian allies.
In 1755 Beaujeu was given his third fort to command, Fort Duquesne.
www.nps.gov /fone/classroom/fiwar/biography_5th.htm   (9423 words)

  
 BEAUJEU - Online Information article about BEAUJEU
Guichard of Beaujeu was sent by See also:
Louis, assumed the name and arms of Beaujeu.
Pierre de Bourbon was lord of Beaujeu in 1474, when he married See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /BAR_BEC/BEAUJEU.html   (547 words)

  
 Tertullian: Did Tertullian use Minucius Felix' Octavius?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Beaujeu noted possible allusions to the Old Testament: Genesis in chapters 19 and 32, Exodus in 33, Kings in 32, Job in 17 and 36, Psalms in 32, Isaiah in 32, and Jeremiah in 29.
He further isolated possible references to New Testament materials: Luke in chapter 36, John in 19, Acts in 32, Romans in 31, I and II Corinthians in 31, I Timothy in 29 and 32, and II Peter in 34.
Beaujeu noted his dependence upon Seneca and especially Cicero’s De Natura Deorum for meter, form and content (chapters 5, 17, 18, 19, and isolated passages throughout the work).
www.tertullian.org /minucius/mf.htm   (4339 words)

  
 Château de Beaujeu | castle Bed and breakfast | wedding | Loire valley | france
- Located in the Loire valley, within 2 hours drive from Paris and half an hour from Bourges, the château de Beaujeu is not only close to the vineyards of Sancerre, Pouilly-sur-Loire and Menetou-Salon but also within an hour’s drive from the châteaux de la Loire and the Jacques Coeur road.
The Chateau de Beaujeu is sittuated 200 Km south of Paris.
The renter is responsible for the proper care of the premises.
www.infohub.com /Lodgings/lodging_pages/25.html   (376 words)

  
 Vacation rentals castles and manor hotels in Loire Valley, France
The Castle of Beaujeu, situated in the heart of the Sancerrois, holds a secret.
Perhaps because of the charm of this verdant spot with its vast lawn rolling down to the river which runs along the bottom of the small valley.
You will never forget your stay in Beaujeu, ideally located for visiting the vineyards of Sancerre, Menetou-Salon, Chablis, the Loire Valley castles, Jacques Coeur Route and the Cathedral of Bourges.
www.palacity.com /castle/centre_6.php   (257 words)

  
 Chateaux-Mariages - Largest guide on wedding places in France - Château de Beaujeu
Built in 1566, today this extraordinary country house forms part of the Inventaire des Monuments Historiques de France.
Overlooking the Sauldre River, the château de Beaujeu is in a natural setting that makes it an excellent choice for dinner parties, cocktail parties and weddings.
Moreover, the château de Beaujeu has an up-market bed and breakfast which allows people to stay there if they wish.
www.chateaux-mariages.com /beaujeu   (137 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
de Beaujeu had not joined us again, but that he had rather gone away for France, without ever seeing of us.
Our passage had taken up more time than had been expected, by reason of the calms ; there was a considerable number of men aboard the Joly, and provisions grew short, insomuch that they said it would not hold out to return, if our departure were delayed.
For this reason M. de Beaujeu demanded provisions of M. de la Salle ; but he asking enough for a long time, M. de la Salle answered he could only give him enough for a fortnight, which was
memory.loc.gov /master/rbc/rbfr/0007/01200100.txt   (203 words)

  
 Beaujeu - Provence web
Simply cross the bridge … and there is Beaujeu!
If Beaujeu ever was a real village, it was a very long time ago.
Today, no more than about a dozen houses remain huddled around a small church, on the banks of a crystal clear river planted with slender poplar trees.
www.provenceweb.fr /e/alaupro/beaujeu/beaujeu.htm   (170 words)

  
 Beaujeu en Ligne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Started only ten years ago, the Beaujeu Sarmentelles feast has become one of the highest ranked feasts dedicated to the arrival of "Beaujolais Nouveau" (new Beaujolais wine).
The night is festive with dancing and singing and kindles in a lights explosion when, at midnight, is allowed the famous broaching of barrels full of the divine beverage...
The beaujeu slopes become part of the feast as well: mountain bikes with flaming torches go down the slopy vines to celebrate the Beaujolais soil which gives the wine its bouquet, its keenness and fullness.
www.beaujeu.com /sarmentelles-uk.html   (782 words)

  
 Corpu Christi Museum of Science & History Educational Resources
Many of the passengers, including LaSalle, were ill. Though ill, La Salle wanted to stop at the port for supplies; during the night Beaujeu intentionally sailed past the port and anchored on the opposite side of the island.
Beaujeu refused to unload the artillery the King had provided the colonists to set up a fort.
Many more colonists were now discouraged and decided to leave with Beaujeu on the Joli when he set sail in March of 1865.
www.ccmuseumedres.com /tour.php?action=details&record=160   (607 words)

  
 Flying visit: Beaujeu, France | Travel | The Guardian
At the stroke of midnight on the third Thursday in November the opening of first bottles of cherry-red Beaujolais nouveau is celebrated all over France but nowhere with more enthusiasm than in Beaujeu, the capital of the region, where there's free wine for all at a huge street party.
Where to stay: Chateau Lambert (chateau-lambert.com) in Chenas, a half-hour drive from Beaujeu, is a lovely chambre d'hôte on a small wine estate.
A closer but more rustic option is L'Etape Cavaliere (etape-cavaliere.com) overlooking Beaujeu, from €16pp per night.
travel.guardian.co.uk /article/2006/nov/04/shortbreaks.france.travelfoodanddrink   (584 words)

  
 K&L Wines: 2005 Gerard Boulay Sancerre Chavignol Clos du Beaujeu
2005 Gerard Boulay Sancerre Chavignol Clos du Beaujeu
The Sancerre-Chavignol is fermented in tank and undergoes a light filtration before bottling.
The Clos de Beaujeu (from a vineyard of 0.75 hectares) is fermented in barrel and bottled without filtration.
www.klwines.com /product.asp?sku=1025784   (728 words)

  
 Beaujeu, Belleville: 2929ET
If available you will be sent the latest edition of the product shown.
We are also a major supplier of wall maps, framed wall maps as well as postcode maps for businesses and schools and colleges.
Created 17/03/2007 Beaujeu, Belleville: 2929ET Matour: 2928O Chauffailles: 2929O
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 BEAUJEU - tourist office
Situé au cœur du Beaujolais, entre vignes et forêts, le territoire de Beaujeu et sa Région est composé de 17 communes regroupant les douze appellations du Beaujolais, que vous pourrez déguster dans les caveaux et caves coopératives.
Beaujeu : Eglise St Nicolas du XIIe siècle (MH).
Les Sources du Beaujolais - BEAUJEU : Pôle oenologique et touristique : parcours muséographique d'une heure retraçant l'histoire et le transport du vin.
www.tourisme.fr /tourist-office/beaujeu.htm   (4462 words)

  
 David Graham's rail photo and video archive - videos: Beaujeu - December 17, 2005
(map)De Beaujeu is the site of the Via Alexandria sub and CP Winchester sub Beaujeu diamond and connecting track, a few minutes North of Coteau.
On our way to visit my family, we stopped at Coteau for a few hours, venturing twice up to De Beaujeu's diamond for CP trains.
We saw an eastbound with CN 2205, CN #327 with 2 CSX units, #149 with a BNSF, a westbound with ONT 2105, CP #107 with a DPU, and CN #538 switching with the slug leading.
www.railfan.ca /Beaujeu_17.12.05.avi.html   (334 words)

  
 Beaujeu, Anne de - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
BEAUJEU, ANNE DE [Beaujeu, Anne de] see Anne de Beaujeu.
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Beaujeu, Anne de" at HighBeam.
More information is at your fingertips at HighBeam Research:
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-x-beaujeu.html   (51 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Anne de Beaujeu (French History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Anne de Beaujeu (French History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
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 Historic Pittsburgh Full-Text Collection
The hero of the Monongahela; historical sketch by Monongahela de Beaujeu...
The Hero of the Monongahela by Monongahela de Beaujeu
Historic Pittsburgh is hosted by the University of Pittsburgh's Digital Research Library.
digital.library.pitt.edu /cgi-bin/t/text/text-idx?c=pitttext;view=toc;idno=00aee0525m   (115 words)

  
 18300 Sens Beaujeu, Cher, Loire Valley, France, from Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay, French Hotels, ...
Sweep up the tree-lined avenue, pass the stables and the dovecotes in the yard, step back in time: your turreted 16th-century château has been in the family since the Revolution...
You can read more about Château de Beaujeu in the Special Places to Stay guide to French Hotels, Châteaux and Other Places.
If Château de Beaujeu isn't the right place for you, you can always search again.
www.sawdays.co.uk /search/display.php?FileID=fh3395   (198 words)

  
 Radar:Georgina de Beaujeu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
From the slinky shoes to the tribal beads, the saucy reclining image on the sofa has to be the envy of Hollywood.
Georgina de Beaujeu brings Audrey Hepburn into the 21st century.
Georgina de Beaujeu is a 26-year-old management consultant who lives in Paddington.
radar.smh.com.au /archives/2005/01/georgina_de_bea.html   (430 words)

  
 Anne de Beaujeu — Infoplease.com
With her husband, Pierre de Beaujeu, duc de Bourbon, she acted as regent for her brother, Charles VIII, after the death (1483) of Louis XI.
Preserving the royal authority, she put down the rebellious great nobles and subdued Brittany.
In 1491 she and her husband arranged the marriage of Charles VIII to
www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0804123.html   (115 words)

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