Episode 52.5 – Louise of Savoy

From unwanted daughter to first lady of France, this episode we chart the gradual rise of Louise of Savoy – the mother, mentor and “great regent” of King Francis I. From Anne of France to Louis XII, we’ll see how she measures up to other French rulers of her time, and see whether she gets to sit in the VIP Box with our other impressive matriarchs.

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Young Louise playing chess, with her husband Charles d’Angoulême

Young Louise playing the dulcimer

Portrait by Jean Clouet

Louise instructing Dauphin François with a giant compass.

Louise taking the “rudder” of France, with the Ottoman Sultan at her feet.

Louise presiding over the Estates-General.