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Anjou
Anjou may refer to: Geography and titles France *County of Anjou, a historical county in France and predecessor of the Duchy of Anjou **Count of Anjou, title of nobility *Duchy of Anjou, a historical duchy and later a province of France ** Duke of Anjou, title of nobility * Anjou, Isère, a commune Other countries * Anjou, Quebec, Canada, a borough of Montreal ** Anjou (electoral district) * Anjou Islands, a group of the New Siberian Islands Food * Anjou (grape), another name for the French wine grape Chenin blanc * Anjou wine, a wine region in the Loire Valley * D'Anjou or Anjou pear Other uses * ''Anjou'' (ship), wrecked in 1905 See also * Angevin (other), meaning "of Anjou" * Anjo (other) * Anju (other) Anju may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Anju and Kafei, Anju, a character in ''The Legend of Zelda'' series * Anju Maaka, a List of Chibi Vampire characters#Anju Maaka, character in the ''Chibi Vampire'' series * ''Anchu Sunda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duke Of Anjou
The Count of Anjou was the ruler of the County of Anjou, first granted by King Charles the Bald of West Francia in the 9th century to Robert the Strong. Ingelger and his son, Fulk the Red, were viscounts until Fulk assumed the title of count. Ingelger's male line ended with Geoffrey II. Subsequent counts of Anjou were descended from Geoffrey's sister Ermengarde and Count Geoffrey II of Gâtinais. Their agnatic descendants, who included the Angevin kings of England, continued to hold the title and territory until King Philip II Augustus seized the region and annexed it to the French crown lands. In 1360, the county was raised to a dukedom becoming known as Duke of Anjou, subsequently leading the Duchy of Anjou. The title was held by Philip V of Spain before his accession to the throne in 1700. Since then, some Spanish Legitimist claimants to the French throne also claim the title even to the present day, as does a nephew of the Orléanist pretender. Counts of Anjou Roberti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Counts And Dukes Of Anjou
The Count of Anjou was the ruler of the County of Anjou, first granted by King Charles the Bald, Charles the Bald of West Francia in the 9th century to Robert the Strong. Ingelger and his son, Fulk the Red, were viscounts until Fulk assumed the title of count. Ingelger's male line ended with Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou, Geoffrey II. Subsequent counts of Anjou were descended from Geoffrey's sister Ermengarde of Anjou, Duchess of Burgundy, Ermengarde and Count Geoffrey II of Gâtinais. Their agnatic descendants, who included the Angevin kings of England, continued to hold the title and territory until King Philip II Augustus seized the region and annexed it to the French royal domain, French crown lands. In 1360, the county was raised to a dukedom becoming known as Duke of Anjou, subsequently leading the Duchy of Anjou. The title was held by Philip V of Spain before his accession to the throne in 1700. Since then, some Spanish Legitimist claimants to the French throne also claim t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duchy Of Anjou
The Duchy of Anjou (; , ; ) was a French province straddling the lower Loire. Its capital was Angers, and its area was roughly co-extensive with the diocese of Angers. Anjou was bordered by Brittany to the west, Maine to the north, Touraine to the east and Poitou to the south. The adjectival form is Angevin, and inhabitants of Anjou are known as Angevins. In 1482, the duchy became part of the Kingdom of France and then remained a province of the Kingdom under the name of the Duchy of Anjou. After the decree dividing France into departments in 1791, the province was disestablished and split into six new ''départements'': Deux-Sèvres, Indre-et-Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Sarthe, and Vienne. Duchy of Anjou The county of Anjou was united to the royal domain between 1205 and 1246, when it was turned into an apanage for the king's brother, Charles I of Anjou. This second Angevin dynasty, a branch of the Capetian dynasty, established itself on the thrones of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
County Of Anjou
The County of Anjou (, ; ; ) was a French county that was the predecessor to the Duchy of Anjou. Its capital was Angers, and its area was roughly co-extensive with the diocese of Angers. Anjou was bordered by Brittany to the west, Maine, France, Maine to the north, Touraine to the east and Poitou to the south. Its 12th century Count Geoffrey of Anjou, Geoffrey created the nucleus of what became the Angevin Empire. The adjectival form is Angevin (other), Angevin, and inhabitants of Anjou are known as Angevins. In 1360, the county was raised into the Duchy of Anjou within the Kingdom of France. This duchy was later absorbed into the French royal domain in 1482 and remained a province of the kingdom until 1790. Background Anjou's political origin is traced to the ancient Gallic tribe, Gallic state of the ''Andes''. After the Conquest of Gaul, conquest by Julius Caesar, the area was organized around the Roman ''civitas'' of the ''Andecavi''. History Frankish county The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjou Wine
Anjou wine is produced in the Loire Valley wine region of France near the city of Angers. The wines of region are often grouped together with the wines of nearby Saumur as "Anjou-Saumur". Along with the wines produced further east in Touraine, Anjou-Saumur make what is collectively known as the "Middle Loire" (as opposed to the "Upper Loire" which includes the wine regions of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé).J. Robinson. ''Jancis Robinson's Wine Course'', Third Edition. Abbeville Press, 2003. pp. 180-184. . Within the Anjou wine region are several ''Appellation d'origine contrôlées'' (AOCs) responsible for a broad spectrum of wines including still red, white and rosé produced with varying levels of sweetness. Extending across the Deux-Sèvres, Maine-et-Loire and Vienne '' départements'', the generic Anjou AOC appellation and its various sub-appellations encompasses vineyards across more than 151 communes. Wine expert Tom Stevenson describes the wines of the area as being a " mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjou, Isère
Anjou () is a communes of France, commune in the Isère departments of France, department, region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, southeastern France. Geography Anjou is a commune located in Bas-Dauphiné, some 6 km east by south-east of Roussillon, Isère, Roussillon and 10 km north-east of Saint-Rambert-d'Albon. Resting on a south-facing hill and partially sheltered from rain by the peaks of the Mont Pilat, Pilat mountain range, it benefits from a mild and sunny climate. For many decades, the beauty of its location has drawn numerous tourists and many others who reside in the village. Access to the commune is by the D51 road from Agnin in the west passing through the commune and the village and continuing to Sonnay in the east. The Ruisseau de la Ronzee passes through the north of the commune from east to west joining the Ruisseau de la Vescia which forms part of the northern border of the commune and which has several tributaries rising in the commune. An unnamed strea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjou, Quebec
Anjou () is a borough (''arrondissement'') of the Canadian city of Montreal. Prior to its 2002 merger it was an independent city. Although it is no longer an independent city, it is still commonly known as ''Ville d'Anjou''. Anjou has a predominantly Francophone population. Geography The borough is located in the eastern end of the island of Montreal. The borough largely retained its former municipality logo, although the borough's logo is used on fleet vehicles without Montreal's logo. On fleet vehicles, the text reads "Ville de Montréal, arrondissement Anjou." The borough is bordered to the north and east by Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, to the south by Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Montréal-Est, to the west by Saint-Léonard, and at the northwestern corner by Montréal-Nord. It has an area of 13.7 km2 and a population of nearly 42,796. Features The borough is traversed by Autoroute 40 (Metropolitan Aut.) exits 80 and 82 located within i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D'Anjou
The D'Anjou pear, sometimes referred to as the Beurré d'Anjou or simply Anjou, is a short-necked cultivar of European pear. The variety was originally named 'Nec Plus Meuris' in Europe and the name 'Anjou' or 'd'Anjou' was erroneously applied to the variety when introduced to America and England. It is thought to have originated in the mid-19th century, in Belgium or France. Cultivars The two cultivars that comprise d'Anjou pears are the 'Green Anjou' pear and the 'Red Anjou' pear. The 'Green Anjou' pear has a pale green skin that does not change color as the pear ripens, unlike most other cultivars of green pears, which turn yellow as they ripen. The 'Red Anjou' pear originated as naturally occurring bud sport found on 'Green Anjou' trees. 'Red Anjou' pears are very similar to the original Anjou other than color. The d'Anjou is considered a medium to large pear, typically around 270–285 grams, 85 mm in height, and 80 mm in diameter. It has a wide, globular base, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjou (electoral District)
Anjou may refer to: Geography and titles France *County of Anjou, a historical county in France and predecessor of the Duchy of Anjou **Count of Anjou, title of nobility *Duchy of Anjou, a historical duchy and later a province of France **Duke of Anjou, title of nobility * Anjou, Isère, a commune Other countries * Anjou, Quebec, Canada, a borough of Montreal ** Anjou (electoral district) * Anjou Islands, a group of the New Siberian Islands Food * Anjou (grape), another name for the French wine grape Chenin blanc * Anjou wine, a wine region in the Loire Valley * D'Anjou or Anjou pear Other uses * Anjou (ship), ''Anjou'' (ship), wrecked in 1905 See also * Angevin (other), meaning "of Anjou" * Anjo (other) * Anju (other) {{dab, geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjou (grape)
Chenin blanc (, ; known also as Pineau de la Loire among other names) is a white wine grape variety from the Loire Valley of France. Its high acidity means it can be used to make varieties from sparkling wines to well-balanced dessert wines, although it can produce very bland, neutral wines if the vine's natural vigor is not controlled. Outside the Loire, it is found in most of the New World wine regions; it is the most widely planted variety in South Africa, where it was historically also known as Steen ( ). The grape may have been one of the first to be grown in South Africa by Jan van Riebeeck in 1655, or it may have come to that country with Huguenots fleeing France after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Chenin blanc was often misidentified in Australia, as well, so tracing its early history in the country is not easy. It may have been introduced in James Busby's collection of 1832, but C. Waterhouse was growing Steen at Highercombe in Houghton, South Australi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angevin (other)
Angevin or House of Anjou may refer to: *County of Anjou or Duchy of Anjou, a historical county, and later Duchy, in France ** Angevin (language), the traditional langue d'oïl spoken in Anjou **Counts and Dukes of Anjou *House of Ingelger, a Frankish noble family who were counts of Anjou between the 10th and 12th centuries, their female-line descendants (through Ermengarde, Duchess of Burgundy) made up the Angevin Plantagenets *Angevin kings of England (Plantagenet), members of the House of Anjou who occupied the English throne in the 12th and early 13th centuries, their female-line descendants (through Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile) made up the Capetian Angevins **Angevin Empire, the assemblage of territories in Britain and France ruled by the Angevin kings of England * Angevin kings of Jerusalem, members of the House of Anjou who occupied the throne of the Kingdom of Jerusalem in the 12th century, relatives of the Angevin kings of England *Capetian House of Anjou, a cadet b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
