The household and entourage of Charles I of Anjou, king of the Regno, 1266–85
Jean Dunbabin
Abstract This article attempts to reconstitute from the scrappy surviving records Charles I's household and court. For a conqueror, choice of companions could have serious political implications. While Charles's immediate domestic circle was French in origin organized on example Louis IX's household, he deliberately encouraged paid for attendance men Provence Regno, both his travelling entourage at great court appearances liturgical feasts. Beyond these intimates, accepted into fidelity, therefore broader circle, wide range talented individuals all parts ‘empire’.
Historical Research