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nightcrawleress t1_iziyo76 wrote

Reply to comment by frenchchevalierblanc in “Being Madame is a miserable job” Liselotte of the Palatinate lived at the court of the French king Louis XIV and wrote countless letters that offer a unique insight into the intrigues and everyday life of the nobility. by swissnationalmuseum

He didn't care and was utterly neglecting her in favor of a life of pleasure surrounded by courtship of followers, whom made rumors and depreciated madame. And left her with humongous debts upon his death. She also came from less intriguing/plotting use, opposite of the french viper nest

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ClitClipper t1_izjco0r wrote

Really tough to imagine why this virtuous brood ended up spurring on the end of the French monarchy

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TheoryKing04 t1_izmm5g8 wrote

Well, her great-great-grandson voted for the beheading of Louis XVI so on top off sexual scandals and reckless spending, you can add betrayal to the list

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blacklite911 t1_izmqryp wrote

So she was basically like Cersei Lannister when King Rob was alive. Except for the bit about having a less plotting family

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