EPISODE · Dec 31, 2024 · 2 MIN
A New Year, A New King
from Tudor History with Claire Ridgway · host AnneBoleynFiles
On this day in Tudor history, 1st January 1515, King Louis XII of France passed away at just 52 years old, less than three months into his marriage to the young and vibrant Mary Tudor, sister of King Henry VIII. Was his death due to illness or, as the French people whispered, the toll of overexerting himself in hopes of securing an heir? 🕊️ This story intertwines royal ambition, tragic love, and the rise of the dynamic Francis I. Plus, we'll explore a must-visit site for history lovers—the breathtaking royal tombs of Saint-Denis. 🏰✨ 📜 Join me as we uncover this intriguing chapter in Tudor-France history! 🇫🇷 #TudorHistory #OnThisDay #LouisXII #MaryTudor #HistoryLovers 🔗 Watch now to uncover the details behind the death that changed the course of French history!
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