Duke François II of Brittany

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A Tale of Love and Intrigue in Medieval Brittany

Mistresses, Politics, Power, Politics & Religion, Renaissance History / By

Step back in time to the life of Antoinette de Maignelais (1434?–1474) to read a tale of love and intrigue. She was mistress of Duke François II of Brittany (1461-1474). A little-known figure otherwise, her importance lies in her role as the the duke’s favorite and mistress. Their illicit (to our eyes) affair left an

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Françoise de Dinan from her Book of Hours

Françoise de Dinan, Breton Heiress and Powerbroker

Noblewomen, Renaissance Women, The Importance of Wives / By

Countess Françoise de Dinan, Breton Heiress and Powerbroker was one of the most sought-after women in 15th Century Brittany. she is best known to history as gouvernante to Duchess Anne of Brittany. She was also highly educated, extremely rich, and a peer in Brittany in her own right. As the sole heir of the great

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