Marguerite Duch. Rohan
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Marguerite Duch. Rohan
MARGUERITE de BTHUNE, duchesse de ROHAN, widow of duc Henri II; she is said to have taken many lovers, though you wouldn t guess it from this demure portrait. Date: 1595 - 1660
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Marguerite de Bthune, Duchesse de Rohan (1595-1660): A Demure Portrait of a Scandalous Reputation Marguerite de Bthune, Duchesse de Rohan, was a woman of great beauty and charm, who became the duchess of Rohan upon the death of her husband, Duc Henri II, in 1621. Her life was marked by scandal and intrigue, as she was rumored to have taken many lovers throughout her widowhood. However, this demure portrait painted around 1595, before she became a widow, belies the sensational stories that followed her throughout history. Born into the noble Bthune family, Marguerite was the daughter of the Marquis de Hornes and Marguerite de Lalaing. Her beauty and intelligence were renowned from a young age, and she was a sought-after bride for many suitors. She eventually married Duc Henri II of Rohan in 1613, a union that produced two children. However, Marguerite's reputation took a turn for the scandalous after her husband's death. She was rumored to have had numerous lovers, including the Duke of Buckingham and the Duke of Lorraine. These affairs were a source of great scandal and gossip, and Marguerite's behavior was seen as shocking and unbecoming of a widow and a noblewoman. Despite her scandalous reputation, Marguerite remained a powerful figure in French court society. She was known for her intelligence, her wit, and her beauty, and she used her charms to influence those around her. She was also a generous patron of the arts, and she supported many artists and writers throughout her life. This portrait of Marguerite, painted around 1595, shows a young and beautiful woman, with a demure expression and an elegant dress. It is a far cry from the image of the scandalous widow that she became known as later in life. However, it serves as a reminder of the complex and fascinating life of this remarkable woman, who defied the conventions of her time and left a lasting impact on French history.
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