Queens Podcast23 Aug 2024

Wars of the Roses Week: Jacquetta of Luxembourg (1)

Queens Podcast: Jaquetta of Luxembourg and the Wars of the Roses - Part 1 It's Wars of the Roses Week! Leading into our season 8 opener. Any guesses? Well, today we are looking back to our first Wars of the Roses Queen, or duchess- Jacquetta of Luxembourg. The episode also touches on the intricacies of medieval English and French nobility, Jaquetta's significant wealth, and the eventual shift in power dynamics that led to the Wars of the Roses. We'll elaborate on her prolific motherhood, her close relationship with Queen Margaret of Anjou, and the political turmoil involving King Henry VI. The episode combines historical facts with light-hearted commentary, setting the stage for the continued exploration of Jaquetta's fascinating life. 00:00 Introduction to Queens Podcast: Wars of the Roses Week 00:42 Revisiting Jaquetta of Luxembourg 01:54 Jaquetta's Early Life and Family Background 04:55 The Mythical Ancestry of Jaquetta's Family 06:58 The Hundred Years' War Context 11:35 Jaquetta's First Marriage to John, Duke of Bedford 20:34 Challenges in France and John's Death 23:37 A Forbidden Love Blossoms 28:06 Rise in Royal Favor 28:58 Endless Babies and War Duties 35:13 Henry VI's Mental Collapse 36:50 The Yorks vs. The Lancasters 46:09 A New Castle and Conclusion Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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