Suzanne de Bourbon-Montpensier

The Well-loved Suzanne de Bourbon

History, Noblewomen, Non-fiction, Renaissance Women, Women of the French Renaissance / By

From the moment of her birth, Suzanne de Bourbon was well-loved by both her mother and father. When she married, her husband loved her well too. In this, she was a fortunate woman for her times. Basic Facts Father: Pierre de Beaujeu, later Duke de Bourbon [1488] Mother: Anne de France, Duchess de Beaujeu-Bourbon, aka

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Duchess Anne de Beaujeu

Non-fiction, Politics, Renaissance Women, Royal Women, The Importance of Sons, Women of the French Renaissance / By

First, here are the fundamental facts about Duchess Anne de Beaujeu, “the least foolish woman in France.” Father: Louis XI de FranceMother: Charlotte de SavoieBirth: Genappe, Brabant, April? [uncertain, but before 22 July] 1461Marriage: Pierre de Beaujeu, later Duke de Bourbon [1488]. Betrothal, 3 November 1473; Marriage, Château de Montrichard, 9 November 1474.Death: Chantelle, France,

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