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Louise of Savoy

Type Figure Region France Time 1476–1531 Also known as Duchess of Angoulême

Louise of Savoy (1476–1531) was mother of King Francis I of France and Duchess of Angoulême;…

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  1. 1511–1514Blois · Loire ValleyIn the late reign of Louis XII and after the marriage of Francis and Claude, Louise managed state affairs at the court of Blois, consolidating noble alliances and ensuring her son's smooth accession to the throne.
  2. 1515–1516Paris · Île-de-FranceWhile Francis campaigned in Italy, Louise governed as regent in Paris, handling domestic finances and noble petitions, and dealing with the papal court and foreign envoys to support the war effort.
  3. 1516–1520Angoulême · AquitaineContinued to administer the Angoulême domain and take part in major decisions of the kingdom, sustaining noble loyalty through marriages and gifts, and supporting France's diplomatic positioning after the Italian Wars.

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