On 30th June 1559, in Paris, during a tournament, Henry II of France was fatally hurt of a blow of lance in the eye.
On 30th June 1559, in Paris, during a tournament celebrating the marriage of his daughter, Henry II of France fought against Gabriel, captain of his Scottish Guard, who hurt him fatally of a blow of lance in the eye. - Histoire Populaire de la France, Tome Deuxième Ch. Lahure's Publication, circa 1860
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