Étienne Marcel
Provost of the merchants of Paris (1315-1358) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 43
Étienne Marcel was provost of the merchants of Paris under King John II of France, called John the Good. He distinguished himself in the defence of the small craftsmen and guildsmen who made up most of the city population.
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The coat of arms of Étienne Marcel in the Hotel de ville in Paris
A 1754 map showing the rue de la Vielle-Draperie.
In the foreground, the murder of the two marshals. In the background, Étienne Marcel offers a red and blue hood to the Dauphin Charles while the latter looks away (Grandes Chroniques de France, BnF, ms. français 2813 fº409v, circa 1375-1380).
Jean Maillard is depicted killing Étienne Marcel, who is shown holding the keys of Paris.
Charles V enters Paris in triumph on August 2, 1358. Miniature by Jean Fouquet from the Grandes Chroniques de France, circa 1455-1460.About this person
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France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1315 to 1358 · aged 43
