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Agnes Sorel: The First Royal Mistress and Her Scandalous Legacy.


Today on Queens podcast, we revisit a cursed episode from 2021. We are having another look at the controversial life of Agnes Sorel, the official mistress of King Charles VII of France.


We'll get into the scandal of her life along with a conspiracy theory or two. This is also a great time to revisit our episodes on Isabeau of Bavaria or Yolande of Aragon too!


The episode explores whether there was a conspiracy to install Agnes as a political tool and covers her humanitarian efforts, fashion impact, and her untimely death under suspicious circumstances.


Times Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

01:49 Revisiting Agnes Sorell

02:34 The Cursed Episode

04:37 Agnes Sorell's Scandalous Reputation

06:06 Agnes Sorell's Early Life

06:33 The Hundred Years' War Context

10:49 Agnes Sorell's Rise to the French Court

22:47 Conspiracy Theories and Political Intrigue

31:01 Charles VII's Obsession with Agnes

41:13 Agnes Sorell's Influence and Legacy

01:00:19 The Dramatic Demise of Agnes Sorell

01:07:44 The Aftermath and Historical Impact


Some sources:

  • Vice
  • Agnès Sorel — Fashion and Influence in the French Court
  • Crime Reads: The Poisoning of Agnes Sorel
  • Harlots of History

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