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Song of Roland, an epic poem based on the Battle of Roncevaux in 778, describes Charlemagne riding into battle with Joyeuse by his side:
[Charlemagne] was wearing his fine white coat of mail and his helmet with gold-studded stones; by his side hung Joyeuse, and never was there a sword to match it; its color changed thirty times a day.
One day, during battle, Charlemagne allegedly lost Joyeuse, and promised a reward for anyone who could find it. After several attempts, one of his soldiers brought it to him and Charlemagne kept his promise by saying, “
Here will be built an estate of which you will be the lord and master, and your descendants will take the name of my wonderful sword: Joyeuse.” Charlemagne is said to have planted his sword in the ground to mark the point where the town would be built. According to the story, this is the origin of the French town of Joyeuse in Ardèche, which was founded on that spot and named in honor of the sword
Lasallians all over the world are today celebrating the feast of John Baptist De La Salle, founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian schools and
Eccentric German artist Markus Lüpertz turns 80 I find it amazing that I m turning 80. I hope I still have several years ahead of me, because I haven t done yet what I ultimately want to do, Markus Lüpertz said shortly before his birthday.
Markus Lüpertz in April 2021, just before he turned 80
Even though the painter cannot complain about the international recognition he s obtained over the years, he does regret the fact that the pandemic stole one or two years from him. Throughout his career, he deliberately worked to get everyone talking about him.
The painter, born on April 25, 1941 in the Bohemian town of Liberec, is a master of self-portrayal, which is manifest in his eccentric style. He always wears eye-catching rings and a gold Rolex; he has a chauffeur drive him to exhibition openings in a Rolls Royce. He is said to own several more luxury cars as well.