Madame de Maintenon - First Mistress, Then Wife

[@freyasslain2203]

I have a severe case of love/hate attitude towards this woman. The love part: Maintenon was a breath of fresh air . She was virtuous and unpretentious . Very intelligent and very thoughtful . I can see why Louis married her . The Cinderalla of the 17th century. Now to the hate part: A religious fanatic . She was instrumental to the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes of 1685 . Which renewed the persecution of the Huegenots , and all the ugliness that genocide brings. As King Louis' wife , Maintenon influenced King Louis into some really bad decision making that almost swept him from the throne . Personally , Maintenon was a great person . Politically she was a train wreck.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you very much for writing out your thoughts on Madame De Maintenon. She was a complicated figure and made the life of some courtiers, such as the life of La Palatine, miserable.

[@mariakelly1059]

Not to mention her unchristian, hateful attitude towards her fellow citizens of France.

[@freyasslain2203]

@@mariakelly1059 youre right . Louis' draconian religious policies was all her . Politically she was a real dumpster fire .

[@mea5138]

In fact there is no evidence that she encouraged the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. As a child, she was raised by her aunt Madame de Villette who was Protestant. She loved her aunt and for a time she embraced Huguenots beliefs. These accusations come from the enemies of Madame de Maintenon because she was a pious person unlike the majority of courtiers at the court of Versailles and they could not bear that a simple beggar could become the king's wife.

[@Alusnovalotus]

She was the best partner for a lonely king who was loved more for his title than for himself.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting !

[@mortenmoicmoigladys1236]

Excellent presentation. Full of factual detail, and told in a dignified, serious manner. Would that all KZbin documentaries were this good.

[@hiworld7306]

Do you have any what Maintenon said about the king after his death, and about her last words or something. She is one of the most intriguing character, an unlikely pious person in a corrupt indulging court, we can clearly see why Louis married that might have been the best decision of his life. She had many haters for example Princess Palatine. Maintenon is a 17th century Cinderella, after having to go through many hardships She married the most powerful man in Europe, moreover he loved her and listened to her, I think because of her piety God blessed her. I didn't know Peter came to see her. A great video as always.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I don't know what she said about the King after his death, but I do know the last words of the King towards Madame de Maintenon were spoken with regret. She had a low social status at court. Although she was married to the King, she was not queen nor did she have an actually important position. When Louis was on his deathbed, he was said to have turned to Madame de Maintenon and he addressed his regret that he had not taken better care of her, and that he had not provided her with a better position, as he well knew life as she knew it would be over when he died.

[@hiworld7306]

@@TheKingsofFrance It must have been too bad for her losing the person with whom she shared about 30 years. This is what true love is.

[@ji1072]

I subbed today and liked. II’m from US…love this time in history! I śtarted to listen to you on my 100 mile round trip to work. You kept me awake. God bless 🙏

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Oh I do exactly the same when I drive to work, I find a channel that I really like and listen to it while I drive. So cool to hear you do that with my channel !!! Thank you so much for watching (listening) and being here, I really appreciate that. And drive safe !!!

[@kkrwazie]

Loved your videos, very educational, informative and shows the timeline of events. You have a beautiful accent. Thank you for posting 🙂

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you very much for such a nice compliment and for being here !!!

[@plamenivanov92]

@@TheKingsofFrance after he married Maintenon did Loius keep any other paramours and if Maintenon liked his illegitimate kids how was the relationship between Maintenon and La Palatine

[@MarinaKaFai]

Her life was well depicted in the french movie "L'allée du Roi"!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Have not seen it ! I’ll look out for that movie.

[@louisthegreat1686]

@@TheKingsofFrance you should, it's a magnificent movie.

[@ambreeniram2268]

You have a lovely voice.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you, what a kind comment !

[@mimimatasar3699]

Really enjoyed you 3 part series.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I am glad you enjoyed it ! Soon, I’ll add the mistresses of Louis XV, Mme de Pompadour and Mme Du Barry... thank you for watching and commenting, it made my day !

[@MimiMortmain]

I love this overview of her life! Your editing and voiceover is very relaxing :)

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for taking the time to watch !! It is highly appreciated and I am glad you enjoyed the video. Will be having a peek at your channel later on too, the magna carta is a subject which interests me greatly !

[@MimiMortmain]

@@TheKingsofFrance Thank you 😊 Looking forward to what you'll do next!!

[@robertchakales245]

Françoise, Marquise de Maintenon, d'Aubigne is my 8th great aunt. Her brother, Theodore d'Aubigne, is my 8th great grandfather.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

That's really cool !

[@joasok3642]

Wow!!!So cool!!!

[@barbararoca6847]

I really enjoyed your series on the three main mistresses of Louis IXV. Will you have programs on some of the different palaces like Fontainebleau, the Tuileries, Chenonceaux, Chambord and of course, Versailles?

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Yes !!! Definitely will do those too at a later point in time !!!

[@freyasslain2203]

Chambord is my favourite palace. But I wish they would the palaces of Louis the fourteenth that you dont hear about anymore - Trianon and Marly.

[@MrRight1000]

de Maintenon was rather predictable. What came as a total surprise is the shallow nature of de Montespan. How such a magnificent monarch, who was himself a distinguished dancer, patron of the Arts could have fallen in love with a shallow woman? Unless... she was devastatingly beautiful. Beauty is most certainly not in the eye of the beholder. " Thou cunning'st pattern of excelling nature".

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I think De Montespan probably was quite cunning and indeed beautiful….

[@shanny4306]

I just tonight found you,I LOVE your presentations of these fascinating people that lived during those fascinating times,,,,,,thank you so much,I look forward to more!! 🌬 💨💨 🤍🇨🇦🇫🇷🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting Shanny, I really appreciate it !

[@anyahanley6698]

very good work.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

thank you so much for watching !!

[@corallewis3788]

Awesome I love King Louie 14th era..

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting Coral !

[@caramelvictim193]

everytime I watch one of these, I end up thinking: they were really unhinged back then, huh

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Different times, different customs I suppose. Thank you for watching !

[@annfisher3316]

How interesting Peter the Great took time to visit her. I would love to hear you recite a poem in French...

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Oh I don't know if I would be able to... my french is not THAT great. I can help myself in French but I am by no means a master in the language.

[@cloggy010]

super!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much !

[@pompom7x728]

Merci 🌺🇫🇷🙏🏻

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Merci à toi !

[@randolph1917]

Wow. Very interesting she was raised in Martinique, like Empress Josephine centuries later

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching.

[@mm-yt8sf]

oh wow... montespan saved maintenon from financial ruin? i guess they must have been pretty good friends... i wonder if it was brought up in their future arguments (not by maintenon, of course) :-D

[@TheKingsofFrance]

It would surprise me if de Montespan didn't bring it up. I know I would lol !

[@simplysavyyy]

I like her personally but political opinions concern me.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts !

[@carolinpurayidom4570]

Same and I am Catholic

[@mea5138]

She had very little influence on politics, she had more influence on the kings faith.

[@plamenivanov92]

Was she in a good relationship with Le Grand Dauphin

[@anitabrown3286]

From looking at the photos of these royals, they were not very attractive, at all!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Different times, different beauty standards I think. Thank you for watching !

[@mm-yt8sf]

when going to france to see everything worth seeing (peter the great), i hope the list was drawn up by the french or else it could end up being insulting to everything not visited :D

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I doubt it was tbh... I think he decided himself what he found worthy of seeing.

[@nativetexan6628]

Omh!! You DO have cc. The CC does not understand what you are saying either!!! Bit thanks for trying! Most clips do not have cc!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Oh I’m sorry about my accent ☹️… I do try ☹️

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for your kind words !

[@creatingkismet2075]

It has NOTHING to do with her accent. The CC has trouble even with people speaking clear, concise, unaccented English. Your comments are rude, unnecessary and arrogant. Instead of expecting and demanding that people adapt to you, why don't you try to adapt to the person and attune your ears to grasping accented speech? SMH

[@sueharvey7284]

Just too loud...

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I’ll take that feedback with me for future videos. Thank you.

[@carlosnewcastle615]

Turn the volume down on your device maybe 🤷🏽‍♂️ just a thought

[@nancytestani1470]

Are you serious….just the right amount of loudness

[@nazlsenay7312]

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[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting !

[@suzannesadiiqa]

Lose the music....

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for your suggestion. May i ask you why you didn't enjoy the music, and what you think would be better ?

[@dipanwitadasgupta5221]

Educated in a Protestant way🤣

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting !

[@dipanwitadasgupta5221]

@@TheKingsofFrance your videos are well made & informative but there is 1 thing- which you probably can't help- I guess because u speak the names of people & places exactly as they are i sometimes have difficulty understanding the accent 😸

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I’m sorry … it’s a bit of a problem but I cant afford a narrator…

[@dipanwitadasgupta5221]

@@TheKingsofFrance oh I don't mean to complain - simply tell you what I experienced- it's ok - I hope you don't think I am nitpicking.

[@bewilderedbrit8928]

@@TheKingsofFrance Don't get a narrator. Your voice and accent is part of the reason I come back.

[@nativetexan6628]

O.k. Your accent is sooo heavy!!! Can't you add cc????

[@TheKingsofFrance]

I’ll see what I can do… ty for your suggestion…

[@unenobdautremonde6179]

@@TheKingsofFrance Your accent is perfectly understandable to me. I have understood people with accents MUCH heavier than yours. I think you just need to remove the music. Your accent is perfectly fine.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for your suggestion, i’ll try to see that the music plays much softer !

[@jeanbaer316]

How rude! I would assume that she would find your accent hard to understand. Especially if you were trying to speak in a language other than your own. As a native Californian I understand her absolutely perfectly. Although I also took 2 years of French but that was 25 years ago and do not speak it all anymore.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for putting me at ease… i do worry about being ‘understandable’ sometimes..