Chrestien de Valois

Monseigneur Chrestien de Valois

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Persona: Chrestien de Valois was born outside of Paris, France in 1571.

Due to the political climate in Paris at the time he was raised by relatives of Henri Navarre in Navarre, France.

During this time Chrestien also began studying the Bolognese system of swordplay.

In 1584 he joined Henri Navarre's staff at the beginning of the War of Three Henries.

In 1589 Chrestien was made a Reiter Officer in service to King Henri IV and continued to serve in the French Army until 1610, eventually receiving both a Grant of Arms (1607) and the rank of Colonel (1608).

SCA Accomplishments:

Senior Rapier Marshal 2002

Branch Rapier Marshal (Three Mountains) 2003-2005

Cadet to Don Kendall Tempest 2003-2004

Rapier Defender (Dragons Mist) 2003-2004

Rapier Champion (Terra Pomaria) 2004-2005

Cadet to Maestro Hans Dürrmast von der Wanderlust 2004-2005

Golden Torc (Three Mountains) 2004

Award of Arms 2004

Cadet to Don Gregorio Cristovalez de la Vega 2005-2007

Rapier Champion (Terra Pomaria) 2006-2007

Kingdom Cut and Thrust Marshal 2006-200?

Member of the Order of the White Scarf 12th Night 2007

Captain of Cats, Principality of the Summits Rapier Champion 2007-2008

Apprentice to Maestro Gregorio Cristovalez de la Vega An Tir / West War 2008

Cadets:

Lord Armand Chavez de Castille

Lord Sean O'Sirin

Areas of Interest:

Bolognese Swordplay

Cooking

Weapons, Armour and Firearms