Canon EOS 5D Mark II with ZEISS PLANAR F1.4 50MM Sample Photo 505918 By philber

Don't forget he was a cousin of the King, Stephen. That went a very long towards shaping the Church's view of his somewhat "unusual" theology...:-)

I agree, wonderful IQ and interesting information. Always amazes me that someone who would have been strongly embedded in Christianity could encompass reincarnation. Just as well the equivalent of the Spanish Inquisition was not in place in France at that time, as he might well have met a nasty end. Burnt at the Stake at the very least. Stephen

Good the sharpness on the head
Donat

Homage to Stephen (bajanexile), who is not only a fine photgrapher, but also so considerate as to always take time to write up the interesting aspects of his historic photo topics.

3 pictures from the sumptuous stables at Chantilly. THey were so lavish, because Louis-Henri de Bourbon, Prince de Condé, who had them built int he the early XVIIIth century, was convinced that he would be reincarnated as a horse, and wanted his future life to be spent in his usual princely style...