Françoise dâAubignĂ©, marquise de Maintenon: References & Edit History
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The most complete study, unfortunately not translated, is Jean Cordelier, Madame de Maintenon, une femme au grand siĂšcle (1955), a tentative psychological explanation based on the factual and historical details known today. On the early years, Emile Magne, Scarron et son milieu, 3rd ed. (1924), furnishes interesting details. Marcel Langlois, Madame de Maintenon (1932), is a slightly confused, but indispensable work in spite of the contradictions that reflect the mixed feelings of the author toward his heroine. Finally, basic to all serious study are the Lettres of Maintenon, published in four volumes by Marcel Langlois but incomplete (1935â39). Little has been published on the subject in English; however, Mme Saint-RenĂ© Taillandier, Madame de Maintenon (1920; Eng. trans. 1922), is worth reading.
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
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| Modified link of Web site: Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Françoise dÂAubignĂ©, marquise de Maintenon (1635Â1719). | Jun 22, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Apr 11, 2026 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Mar 25, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Web Gallery of Art - Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719). | Dec 14, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Françoise dÂAubignĂ©, marquise de Maintenon (1635Â1719). | Jan 23, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Chateau de Versailles - Biography of Madame de Maintenon. | Apr 24, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Biography of Franïżœoise dïżœAubignïżœ, marquise de Maintenon. | Jun 28, 2013 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - History - Biography of Marquise de Maintenon. | Oct 31, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: The Spanish Succession - Biography of Francoise d'Aubigne marquise de Maintenon. | Jan 22, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Biography of Marquise de Maintenon. | Jan 22, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: Earth Link - Biography of Madame de Maintenon. | Jan 22, 2007 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | May 18, 2006 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | May 27, 1999 |