Anne of Brittany
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In August 1532 Brittany lost her independence to France when gallant Francis I married the daughter of famed Anne of Brittany.
From Time Magazine Archive
Anne of Brittany had been in failing health for some years, and as far back as 1511 had had a serious illness which placed her life in danger.
From The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria by Tremayne, Eleanor E.
TheLangeais main event in the history of the castle is the marriage of Anne of Brittany to her first husband, Charles VIII., which took place in its great hall in 1491.
From A Little Tour of France by Pennell, Joseph
It is supposed to be the work of Jean Just of Tours, sculptor of the magnificent tomb of Louis XII. and Anne of Brittany, erected at St. Denis by order of Francis I. 8.
From Brittany & Its Byways by Palliser, Bury, Mrs.
His father held an appointment as 'Escripvain' to Anne of Brittany, and accompanied her husband to Genoa in 1507.
From A Short History of French Literature by Saintsbury, George
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