Agnès Sorel

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Agnès Sorel born?1422
2. When did Agnès Sorel die?February 9, 1450
3. Where was Agnès Sorel born?Likely Fromenteau, near Chinon, France
4. What is the sobriquet?Dame de beauté (Lady of Beauty)
5. What is the children with king charles VII?Four daughters
6. Who was Agnès Sorel?Agnès Sorel was a beautiful woman born in 1422 who became the first officially recognized mistress of King Charles VII of France. She was known as the "Lady of Beauty" and had a close relationship with the king.

Royal Mistress: A woman in a recognized romantic relationship with a monarch, often holding informal influence.
15th Century French Court: The royal household and center of power in France during the 1400s, characterized by complex politics and social dynamics.
Artistic Patronage: The support given by wealthy individuals or rulers to artists, often influencing the subject and style of artworks.
Illegitimate Children: Children born to parents who are not married to each other.