Statue of Christine Philip Lalaing in Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium.

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"Along with Tongeren, Tournai is the oldest city in Belgium and it has played an important role in the country's cultural history." Wikipedia "Christine Philip Lalaing or also named Marie-Christine de Lalaing was the daughter of Charles II Lalaing (around 1506 † 1558), Count Lalaing and Marie de Montmorency - " Nivelle "(† 5 February 1570 ), as well as wife of Pierre de Melun , Prince of Épinoy , Baron Antoing , seneschal of Hainault , Governor of Tournai . In the absence of her husband, she defended the city of Tournai against the Duke of Parma , Alexander Farnese in 1581." Wikipedia (translated from French)

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Size: 2415px × 3624px
Location: Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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