Beaubourg in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Bertrand du Guesclin
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022
1. Bertrand du Guesclin Marker
1372-1380
A cette place s'elevait
une entrée de l'hôtel
du connetable
Bertrand du Guesclin
In this place stood an entrance to the home of Constable Bertrand du Guesclin.
Erected by Ville de Paris.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 48° 51.511′ N, 2° 21.195′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Beaubourg. Marker is on Rue du Temple, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Rue du Temple, Paris, Île-de-France 75004, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hippolyte Perrau (a few steps from this marker); Rafle du «Billet Vert » / Green Ticket Roundup (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Commune de Paris / The Paris Commune (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jean Le Rond d'Alambert (approx. half a kilometer away); Tribunal de Commerce (approx.
this page online
Also see . . . Bertrand du Guesclin (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "Bertrand du Guesclin (c. 1320 – 13 July 1380), nicknamed "The Eagle of Brittany" or "The Black Dog of Brocéliande", was a Breton knight and an important military commander on the French side during the Hundred Years' War. From 1370 to his death, he was Constable of France for King Charles V. Well known for his Fabian strategy, he took part in seven pitched battles and won the five in which he held command....War with England was renewed in 1369, and Du Guesclin was recalled from Castile in 1370 by Charles V, who had decided to make him Constable of France, the country's chief military leader. By tradition, this post was always given to a great nobleman, not to someone like the comparatively low-born Du Guesclin, but Charles needed someone who was an outstanding professional soldier. In practice, du Guesclin had continual difficulties in getting aristocratic leaders to serve(Submitted on August 16, 2022.)under him, and the core of his armies was always his personal retinue. He was formally invested with the rank of Constable by the King on 2 October 1370."Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 20222. Bertrand du Guesclin Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here on the left edge of the building, about 4 meters off the ground.
Photographed By Chronique de Bertrand du Guesclin (via Wikimedia Commons),
3. Guesclin being made Constable of France by Charles V
Full title: Miniature of du Guesclin being made Constable of France by Charles V, in the 15th-century Chronique de Bertrand du Guesclin.
It is worth noting that "Constable of France" was the title for the commander of the French armed forces.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
