The field of the Cloth of Gold. Renaissance tapestry of Le Camp du Drap d'Or, the meeting of Kings Henry VIll and François ler, circa 1520, probably Tournai.
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#OTD 9 Jun 1520

At the #fieldoftheclothofgold a joust was held but the 2 Kings would not compete against each other

However #HenryVIII challenged François to a wrestling match but who won?

We continue our series with #FrançoisI sharing his recollections:https://youtu.be/HCDH-K7fItQ

Jousting cheque for a contest at the Field of the Cloth of Gold
1520

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