Elisabeth Farnese - AMBITIOUS Queen Of Spain

[@vishnukanagalingam1991]

I think Elisabeth Farnese proved to her contemporaries that she was in fact very,very intelligent. Also, I think it's sweet how she visited her aunt, Queen Maria Anna and how much she cared for her husband. This video is awesome. P.S. Don't mess with Queen Barbara.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I agree that she was anything BUT unintelligent !

[@emperoroberon]

Elisabeth Farnese in ALL her portraits has GREAT hair! Some of those curled ringlets were just beautiful!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I hadn't even noticed. Thanks for pointing it out !

[@ryanpereslugoffdekojary]

Excellent video! And a super sized one too! You have to wonder what Elisabeth Farnese said, did, or presented to the Princess des Ursins to make her turn on a heel and leave the country she had essentially personally controlled for a decade and a half. While we know at this time she had lost the support of Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon, this hadn't deterred her before. Maybe she felt her influence had waned over the King and thought she would lose against Alberoni and his new Parmesian protégé? To be a fly on that wall... It's either a testament to Elisabeth's force of personality or the Princess des Ursins abilities of perception that she knew her time was up. Probably both...

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Glad you enjoyed the video Ryan !

[@leticiagarcia9025]

I didn’t know much about Elizabeth Farnes until now. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Glad to have been of service Leticia !

[@carolynsaffoe8718]

So many seemed to think her unintelligent, but she was adept at political maneuvering. That takes a level of smarts.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I agree ! Thank you for watching !

[@shinjineesen400]

Elisabetta Farnese and the Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I and Charles VI were first cousins maternally. Prince Eugene of Savoy suggested that the Archduchess Maria Theresia marry Infante Carlo, who conquered Parma and the Two Sicilies. They were second cousins. But Charles VI and his daughter preferred the Duke of Lorraine...

[@iainsan]

Yet another superb documentary. Thank you! It's ironic that Elisabeth didn't get along with her mother as she looked very much more like her than she did her father.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for your kind compliment !

[@michellebruce5092]

Hi, Awesome live history video I enjoyed it can't wait to see more tomorrow. How are you and your cat? I'm doing well and so is my cat Benjamin. Your history videos are always enjoyable and relaxing have a great day. See you next video greetings from Canada 😀

[@TheKingsofFrance]

we’re quite good here. We just woke up and Rani is demanding to be fed… does Benjamin wake you up for food too ?

[@michellebruce5092]

@@TheKingsofFrance yes he does and he purrs first thing in the morning

[@TheRoyalWomen]

Wow, what a story! I can't believe I've never heard of her!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

She's quite the figure for sure ! Thank you for watching !

[@robertpizor577]

So glad you uploaded today as I was feeling rather unwell. Your video helped me feel much better and less anxious. Thank you!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I'm so sorry to hear that Robert. I suffer from anxiety attacks myself so I know how that feels. I hope you're doing a bit better now.

[@robertpizor577]

@@TheKingsofFrance I am indeed much better now, thanks!

[@lynseybowe8693]

Love how they assumed she was unintelligent and could be influenced easily. She was cunning and good at political maneuvering. She definitely was the dominant mother in her family with Philip.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

thank you for watching Lynsey !

[@beth7935]

Fascinating! What an amazing life! I'm not sure how anyone could think her unintelligent, since it sounds like she was a major player in interational politics, & pretty successful- "her" reign certainly wasn't a disaster for Spain or anything. Poor Philip tho- that level of depression is an absolute living hell, & I think it's a shame he was dragged out of retirement. He was lucky to have such a capable wife tho, & good on him for appreciating her & letting her participate in government.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Agreed. Thanks for watching again Beth !

[@mollybailey4286]

Your content is my perfect after work decompression. Keep it up! You're great, and I can't wait for the next video!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for your kind comment ! Glad you enjoy my videos !

[@latifamiah5742]

Another great video!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much !

[@gintasasd]

She wasn't smart she was hella smart

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Agreed !!

[@kristenlevine3446]

The depth of history discussed here is wonderful!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Glad you like the video Kristen !

[@christinemiller8158]

Sad that Elizabeth and her mother were not close 💔! Wonderful video! Merci 🌸!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting Christine !

[@mimfi]

What a formidable woman! I have not heard of her before. Farnese-name is familiar from somewhere. You have such a nice way of telling about these historical men and women that they seem to come alive. And nice pictures of them too. Thank you so much! 🤗❣️

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much Maarit, such a lovely compliment again. It really makes me happy that people do enjoy my content so much, makes the work worth while.

[@andypham1636]

House of farnese was an Italian renaisannace family

[@aj.a1845]

I love your content. Truly well done and informative.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

So glad you enjoyed the video Alain !!

[@tonibarrone854]

I had no idea about this lady. Thank you for very interesting video

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching Toni ! Much appreciated !

[@joshuafess4295]

She was like a pageant mom with her kids but brilliant

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Haha Joshua quite right !

[@plamenivanov92]

Maria Barbara de Bragansa she was the daughter of Joao V The Magnanimous and Maria Anna of Austria

[@plamenivanov92]

Elisabeth had a brother Prince Alessandro Ignazio but he aparently died young

[@andromeda331]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank YOU for watching !

[@ChibiProwl]

Would you ever consider doing a video on Anne of Brittany, twice crowned Queen of France?

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Yes, I will do a video on her, but I'm not really sure at this point in time when...

[@katerynavolkova-shapovalen995]

Just ... What an exciting story!!! I think this video is one of the best ever about a royal person🌺Thank you!!!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much ! What a compliment !

[@remicouture7301]

I always found it amazing that this woman kept her family name. All the other aristocrats women were known by their fiefdom or their husband’s name, but not Elizabeth!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for pointing that out Rémi !

[@franzherzogvonreichstadt]

U will find that Italian noble ladies all tend to be known by their original family names, it is not just Elisabetta Farnese but also the Medici Queens of France Catherine de' Medici & Marie de' Medici, the Gonzaga Empresses both called Eleonora Gonzaga (married to Emperor Ferdinand II & Emperor Ferdinand III), one exception is James II of England's Queen Mary of Modena who would otherwise be known as Maria d'Este

[@kaloarepo288]

@@franzherzogvonreichstadt Charles II's wife Catherine is known as Catherine of Braganza not Catherine of Portugal and the grandmother of the present queen was known as Mary of Teck from her dynastic name.

[@franzherzogvonreichstadt]

@@kaloarepo288 I was speaking about Italian princesses who became foreign consorts but you are right, also Queen Mary was a Princess of Teck because she couldn’t use the dynastic titles of the House of Württemberg because her father was the result of a morganatic marriage so the House of Teck was of second tier not fully royal status

[@kaloarepo288]

@@franzherzogvonreichstadt Same with Battenburg(later anglicized as Mountbatten)The Battenburgs were the result of a morganatic marriage involving the house of Hesse.

[@jahirareyes1102]

Absolutely ,great video as always.I would like to know if you can do a video on: William the Conqueror

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I can add him to my list !!

[@jahirareyes1102]

@@TheKingsofFrance Thanks,i appreciate it :)

[@plamenivanov92]

She is a niece of Laura Martinozzi one of the Mazarinettes

[@plamenivanov92]

Odoardo Farnese`s mother Isabella d`Este actually died giving birth to him after that his father married again to Isabella`s half-sister Maria

[@84IG]

Did she really help cure his depression for the last ten years of his life by hiring farenelli the opera singer to come stay at the palace to sing at evening hours 8 songs every night. Supposedly his doctor requested it and it helped him a bit.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Well Farinelli was indeed at the Spanish court in August 1737 and it is said to have eased Philip's melancholia...

[@plamenivanov92]

As for the next video I'd recommend Phillippe Le Duc de Parma or Louise Françoise Mademoiselle de Nantes

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Next video is called 'Louis XIV's venomous court chronicler'. Can you guess who ?

[@plamenivanov92]

@@TheKingsofFrance Le Duc de Saint Simon

[@Eumenia]

maybe could you do a video on Queen clotilde of Sardinia

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I'll add her to my list !!

[@plamenivanov92]

Francesco d'Este married my favorite of Monseiur Le Regent's daughters Charlotte Aglae

[@mrnico8067]

One correction: the correct spelling is Mme des Ursins (not Ursines). It is the French version of Orsini, the princely Roman family which she married into.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

My apologies Nico !

[@kaloarepo288]

Oil of Neroli -a perfume made from the bitter orange plant is named after Mme des Ursines -the name comes from the fact that as the duchess of Orsini in Italy she also ruled over the town of Nerola-des Ursines first used the perfume to scent her gloves and now it has become very widespread in perfumery.

[@beth7935]

@@kaloarepo288 I'd heard that story about some noblewoman or princess, but I didn't know who she was, so thanks! Very interesting!

[@plamenivanov92]

I never knew she was related to the Orsini family

[@kaloarepo288]

@@plamenivanov92 By marriage but not by birth.

[@ABerCul]

They all said she was unintelligent but I do not believe they ment stupid. They ment unintelligent by the way she spoke. She didn't speak like they all did. For instance, I speak with a very NC country girl accent & cuss like a yrucker. I may sound as though I'm not smart. But we are both highly intelligent. I mean this woman had a LOT on her shoulders yet she held it down like a true genius queen she was. YAS QUEEN YAS!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts !

[@thisisdavid2]

please do Charles III next :)

[@johnwiles4391]

Another fascinating account! As others here have noted, it is remarkable to me that she was considered 'unintelligent' when clearly she was very clever and politically astute. I find myself wondering however, if she was terribly exceptional. I daresay that many aristocratic women employed their social skills to exercise power (we have many known examples of this), though I expect most did so more subtly than did Elisabeth!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts John !

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[@TheKingsofFrance]

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[@historicalgarb8790]

Girl Power

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching !

[@beth7935]

I wondered a while ago if Elizabeth was related to another Farnese whose name I have scribbled down, & I was inspired to check, & yes: she's descended from Alexander Farnese, the son of Margaret of Parma, an illegitimate daughter of Charles V HRE... it always goes back to the Habsburgs, doesn't it?

[@TheKingsofFrance]

It often does !

[@ladylunaginaofgames40]

Ironic how someone who they thought was a moron became a powerful ruler when they least expect it

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@reniasva]

While trying to determine your native language (flamish, I thought), I can hear some palatian and a tad of Lorraine Platt, but that's not it.

[@aj.a1845]

I believe she is French

[@fredii2810]

@@aj.a1845 as a French person I don’t think she is

[@latifamiah5742]

@@aj.a1845 she is flamish

[@aj.a1845]

@@fredii2810 I'm French also. She seems to have the French punctuation and pronunciation of French names down pretty good. Oh well..lol

[@--enyo--]

The info on the home page says Belgium.

[@ZiggyWhiskerz]

@ 14:32 DEAR GOD! human Shrek in a dress. Warn us first! Geeze. Poor guy.

[@EricNielsen85]

B R A V O !!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you !