Hilaire de Curzon was an Anjouist and President of Union poitevine des syndicats agricoles, an agricultural union. In 1913, Curzon published De la Nationalité des princes de la branche ainée des Bourbons (1913). The work consists of a Foreword, three chapters, and a conclusion — all written in the defence of the Spanish Bourbons. It … More Refuting Hilaire de Curzon
Below are some notes on tyranny by St. Thomas Aquinas’ famous De Regno. Here in Chapter 6, Aquinas argues that it is worse when a polyarchy (the rule of many) becomes corrupt than the rule of one (monarchy): [36] When a choice is to be made between two things, from both of which danger impends, surely … More St Thomas Aquinas on Tyranny
In the name of the Very holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. To-day, the 25th day of December, 1792, I, Louis XVI King of France, being for more than four months imprisoned with my family in the tower of the Temple at Paris, by those who were my subjects, and deprived of all communication … More Last Testament of Louis XVI
Anjouists love to cite Henri François d’Aguesseau as evidence that a Prince of the Blood does not lose his right of succession by becoming a foreigner. We will refute the claims made by d’Aguesseau. Here is the text in question: [62r] February 1713. Observations of the Attorney General d’Aguesseau on a draft letters patent for … More Refuting d’Aguesseau
Henri-Scipion-Charles, Marquis de Dreux-Brézé, who was a leading figure in the Legitimist party: Après la mort de Monsieur le Comte de Chambord, les royalistes, privés de leur chef, reconnurent presque immédiatement, fidèles en cela à leurs, principes, les droits de tout temps, à mon avis incontestables, de Monsieur le Comte de Paris à la couronne … More Statement from a Legitimist on Henri V’s views on succession
The French Royal Almanac of 1824 shows the Spanish Bourbons listed after the House of Orléans and the House of Bourbon-Condé and under the title of Spain (Espagne). Page 1 (PDF) Page 2 (PDF)
Prior to leaving for Spain, Felipe was given the following letters patent to maintain his succession rights and those of his descendants. These are similar to the letters given to Henri III and were to preserve his status as a Frenchman: “Our dearest and most loving grandson, the King of Spain, still retains the rights … More Letters Patent to Felipe V of Spain
Henri, Duke of Anjou, the future Henri III of France was elected King of Poland. There were, however, a few problems. Charles IX had no heirs to succeed him. This meant the Duke of Anjou would be next in line. The problem was that leaving France permanently (to leave “without intent of return”) would cause … More Letters Patent to Henri III
Judgment of le Maistre of 1593 ARRÊT du parlement séant à Paris qui annulle tous traités faits ou à faire qui appelleraient au trône de France un prince ou une princesse étrangère, comme contraire à la loi salique et autres fois fondamentales de l’état. Paris, 28 juin 1593 La cour, sur la remontrance ci-devant faite … More Arrêt le Maistre – 1593
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