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April 2, 2025 74 mins
Agnes Sorel: The First Royal Mistress and Her Scandalous Legacy. Today on Queens podcast, we revisit a cursed episode from 2021. We are having another look at the controversial life of Agnes Sorel, the official mistress of King Charles VII of France. We'll get into the scandal of her life along with a conspiracy theory or two. This is also a great time to revisit our episodes on Isabeau of Bavaria or Yolande of Aragon too! The episode explores whether there was a conspiracy to install Agnes as a political tool and covers her humanitarian efforts, fashion impact, and her untimely death under suspicious circumstances. Times Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:49 Revisiting Agnes Sorell 02:34 The Cursed Episode 04:37 Agnes Sorell's Scandalous Reputation 06:06 Agnes Sorell's Early Life 06:33 The Hundred Years' War Context 10:49 Agnes Sorell's Rise to the French Court 22:47 Conspiracy Theories and Political Intrigue 31:01 Charles VII's Obsession with Agnes 41:13 Agnes Sorell's Influence and Legacy 01:00:19 The Dramatic Demise of Agnes Sorell 01:07:44 The Aftermath and Historical Impact Some sources: Vice Agnès Sorel — Fashion and Influence in the French Court Crime Reads: The Poisoning of Agnes Sorel Harlots of History Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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