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Agnes Sorel’s Influence on French Royalty

Karen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:51:26 +0000

True greatness looks it from far. There are some people whose presence is dominating and influencing, in disregard of age or gender. Such was Sorel’s personality, so distinct and powerful, that she became an enemy of all who revolted against the reign of King Charles VII. She rose from a mere court visitor to a [...]

Diane de Poitiers’ Royal Fame, Wealth and Love

Karen — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:53:54 +0000

Madame de Poitiers, born on 3rd September 1499, is among the most intriguing figures of French history. For a decade she ruled France alongside King Henri II as a royal mistress. Not only was she very beautiful and wealthy, but in her days, Diane de Poitiers had a lasting impact on the royalty of France [...]

Untamed Royal Mistresses in History

Karen — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:07:48 +0000

The common definition of a mistress is as a man’s permanent female sexual companion and one with whom marriage has not been solemnized. A man-mistress relationship commonly occurs when the man happens to be married officially or at least legally, to another woman. A relationship between a man and his mistress is generally stable and [...]