On This Day in 1643: Anne of Austria Takes France

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This episode discusses Anne of Austria's rise to power in France on May 14, 1643, following her husband's death.

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Host: Her Half of History

Topics covered

• women in history
• historical events
• Anne of Austria
• French history
• women's rights
• newsletter

Keywords

• Anne of Austria
• France
• 1643
• women's history
• historical newsletter

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Organizations: Patreon, Substack, Evergreen Podcasts

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