Louise of Savoy

Louise of Savoy, born on September eleventh, fourteen seventy-six, was a prominent French noble and politician. As the Duchess suo jure of Auvergne and Bourbon, as well as the Duchess of Nemours, she played a significant role in the political landscape of France during the early sixteenth century.

She was the mother of two notable figures: King Francis I and Marguerite of Navarre. Her lineage and connections positioned her as a key player in the court, where she wielded considerable influence.

Louise's political acumen was particularly evident during her regency of France, which she undertook during her son’s absences in the years fifteen fifteen, fifteen twenty-five to fifteen twenty-six, and again in fifteen twenty-nine. Her leadership during these critical periods showcased her ability to navigate the complexities of governance.