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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2024 · 19 MIN

S01E13: Philip of France, Duke of Orleans, Frère unique du Roi and prince (1640-1701)

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Philip of Orleans, the younger brother of the Sun King Louis XIV, was openly homosexual, a skilled military man, and a fashion victim of his time (possibly even more so than his brother, which is saying something). He maintained a long-term romantic relationship with the Chevalier de Lorraine, although it was a rather toxic relationship because the Chevalier was a spendthrift and a royal freeloader. But well, Philip had money to spare, to be honest... Today's playlist features the following songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6OyyLUtUOLwKJJWzDdLSdp?si=3Ei6mHIgR6qU1EexQQcIwQ

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