The Political Brilliance of Louise of Savoy

Join Katy & Nathan as they revisit an intriguing episode from the Patreon feed, diving deep into the life of Louise of Savoy.

Louise was a total 16th-century boss in France, playing political chess while her son, King Francis I, was off being king. Today we're talking about her early life, her power move marriage, and how she bossed up as a widow. She and Margaret of Austria were like the dynamic duo of diplomacy, hammering out the Treaty of Cambrai. So, grab your wine and let's get into this queen's story of resilience, star-gazing, and serious influence on French history!

01:45 Louise's Early Life and Family Background

03:10 Political Marriages and Early Challenges

14:51 Life with Charles and His Mistresses

20:48 Widowhood and Political Maneuvering

25:27 Royal Births and Gender Politics

26:39 King Louis XII's Death and Louise's Journal

29:23 Louise's Regency and Diplomatic Maneuvers

33:49 The Peace Train and Treaty Negotiations

37:51 The Ladies of Peace and Final Treaty

45:44 Legacy and Final Years

A couple of useful sources:

https://www.monstrousregimentofwomen.com/2015/09/louise-of-savoy-kings-mother-and-regent.html

https://thefreelancehistorywriter.com/2022/06/10/the-remarkable-journal-of-louise-de-savoie-a-guest-post-by-keira-morgan/

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