Following Orders

[amy]

Yeah!   History!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Yeah!   History!

A self imposed temporary retirement for sure. Even without posting, I found myself still researching, so I pulled a Brett Farve and came back from the Retirement scene.......

I am humbled that you read these posts.

[amy]

I believe there are many of us who find it as fascinating as I do.   It is a time travelers dream.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Today in Medieval Crusading History:

14 April

1205 – Battle of Adrianople between Bulgarians and Crusaders.

See more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Adrianople_(1205)

[Anna Iram]

I'm glad to see you back as well. Yes, very enjoyable reading here .

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I'm glad to see you back as well. Yes, very enjoyable reading here .

*bows humbly in deepest appreciation for all the kind words*

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Today in Medieval Crusading History:

15 April

1071 – Bari, the last Byzantine possession in southern Italy, is surrendered to Robert Guiscard. (Although not technically a part of the Crusades, Robert was fighting Saracen forces in a few of his battles, and he was the father of the famous Crusader Bohemund)

See more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Guiscard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemund_I_of_Antioch

[Lady Christina de Pond]

16th April

GARF

[Lord Clisto of York]

Welcome back Brother

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Thank you Brother.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Today in Medieval Crusading History:

16 April

1198 – Death of Duke Frederick I of Austria, who had taken part in the Crusade of 1197.

See more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_I_of_Austria_(Babenberg)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crusade_of_1197

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Today in Medieval Crusading History:

17 April

1278 – Birth of Michael IX Palaeologus, co-ruling Eastern Roman Emperor (d. 1320)

See more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_IX_Palaeologus

[SirMichael]

My dearest Brother, Warrior Monk,

Welcome back from your quest. I hope all finds you and your castle well. My daughter Princess Emma sends her blessing to you. You have been missed. You comming back brings true meaning to Dues Lo Vult...for God truely must have willed it.

Stay strong my Brother and we look forward to your words of wisdom


Sir Michael of Mentor
Great Lakes Medieval Faire

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Thank you Brother, and extend my thanks to Princess Emma. All the best to both of you. Pax vobiscum.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Today in Medieval Crusading History:

18 April

1506 – The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid. This puts its construction during some of the most famous Crusader struggles in the Mediterranean and Hungry.

1558 –Death  Roxelana, wife of Suleiman the Magnificent (Foe of the Knights of Malta/Hospitallers), she would end up picking up their cause in a fashion in Jerusalem.

See more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Basilica
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suleiman_the_Magnificent