Fact Check 3: Polignac's Visions
About this episode
The episode explores the claims of Jules de Polignac receiving visions of the Virgin Mary during the July Revolution in France and examines their historical accuracy.
French prime minister Jules de Polignac believed he was receiving visions of the Virgin Mary during France's 1830 July Revolution — or so many sources claim. But is it true? Join me as we sort fact from fiction, and see how these claims tie into the religious history of 19th Century France. Support independent historical research like this podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thesiecle See a full annotated transcript of this episode: http://thesiecle.com/factcheck3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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