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Madame de Maintenon Rise From Scarron Widow to Royal Favor
The passage describes Madame de Maintenon gaining favor with King Louis XIV after years of waiting. It notes her guardianship of the Duke de Maine from 1671, her acquisition of Maintenon estate in 1679, and her formal recognition by the king. It also details the social and political dynamics surrounding her ascent and her discreet daily presence beside the king.
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Duke de Maine
D'Aouin
Bareces
Madame Scarron
M. de Louvois
Paris
Versailles
Madame de Maintenon
Scarron