Madame de Mantespan " The Real Queen (Of France)
Based on a Shady Lady lecture by Edith de Belleville.By: Alix Cohen February 10, 2022: Françoise de Rochechouart's path to becoming the favorite of Louis IV The Sun King, was paved with opportunity. Hers was one of the most well regarded noble families in France. Madame de Rochechouart acted as lady in waiting to Anna of Austria (Louis IVs' mother and the Regent). Francoise was convent educated and very …