Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon born?November 27, 1635, Niort, France
2. When did Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon die?April 15, 1719, Saint-Cyr-l'École, France
3. What is the career?Noblewoman, royal governess, advisor to the King, founder of an educational institution
4. Who was Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon?She was a clever woman born in 1635 who became a secret queen of France and a powerful figure at the royal court.
5. How did she become the King's wife?After caring for the King's children, she earned his trust. In 1683 she married him in a secret ceremony, becoming his second wife.

Huguenot: A member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, facing periods of intense persecution.
Paul Scarron: A French poet and playwright whose marriage to Françoise d'Aubigné provided her with social access and protection.
Ancien Régime: The political and social system of France prior to the French Revolution, characterized by absolute monarchy and a rigid social hierarchy.
Maison royale de Saint-Louis: A prestigious boarding school founded by Madame de Maintenon for the education of impoverished noble girls.