V. S. Stefanenko. Anne of France, Madame de Beaujeu: politician and diplomat // Petersburg
historical journal, no. 4, 2024, pp. 163–175.

Abstract:

The article examines women’s political and diplomatic activity in France at the end of the 15th century, with a particular focus on the actions of Anne of France, Madame de Beaujeu. A review of theregent’s correspondence reveals that Anne was able to reinforce France’s position, maintain the territorial gains of Louis XI, and expand the kingdom through matrimonial diplomacy. She accomplished this through an extensive network of informants, clients, and her own ambitions. In the context of the Renaissance, Anne of France endeavoured to establish her own teachings and political theory, integrating traditional perspectives on women in power with the emerging realities of her era. This period witnessed a growing influence of noble ladies on political decision-making, a phenomenon that Anna of France sought to navigate.

Key words: Anne of France, Madame de Beaujeu, Anne of Brittany, Charles VIII, women studies, France of the 15th century, diplomacy.

Author:

Stefanenko, Vladislava Sergeevna — applicant of the St. Petersburg Institute of History of the
Russian Academy of Sciences (St. Petersburg, Russia).
E-mail: vladast@list.ru.
ORCID: 0000-0003-2931-3345

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