Anne, Duchess and Queen - an Anne of Brittany TL

Reader mode

isabella

I know who I am crazy to start another TL when I am already writing other two (and I have more in the works who will be published sooner or later) but this stopry truly wanted written… Hopefully it will be a shorter TL more like Henry VIII’s heiress than my others but we will see what will happen while I write it…
Do not expect frequent updates (as my priority remain the King is dead followed by a Destiny fullfilled).
Still I hope you all will enjoy it

The POD is Louis XII dying for his 1505 illness who OTL brought him close to death
 
Prologue
  • Index

    • isabella

    Anne, Duchess of Brittany could not believe to be finally free from French control as her husband, Louis XII, had died and she had proven to not be pregnant with a posthumous child, making the ten years old Duke of Valois King, under the regency of his unbearable mother: still while Louise of Savoy was Regent of France now, and Louis on his deathbed had betrayed her, breaking the engagement of their daughter Claude to the young Charles of Burgundy, promising her instead to Francis of Valois (something for which she would never forgive the Marechal of Rohan), but Anne was still the ruling Duchess of Brittany and now had no obligation to France.
    Claude, her only living child was six years old and now was lost for her as the harpy Louise of Savoy had immediately taken custody of her future daughter-in-law, depriving Anne of any right and custody over her child, but that do not meant who Claude‘s inheritance of Brittany was secure as Anne herself was still only 28 years old and free to remarry to an husband of her choice and if she had a son by her new husband that son would inherit Brittany ahead of Claude and Anne had a very good idea of who could be that fourth husband (fourth as she would always count the annulled match with Maximilian of Austria, the only match of her own choice until this moment, among her marriages and would never stop top curse the Fate who had forced her to marry instead the Kings of France). When she had just become Duchess, the King of the Romans had been her choice, but now he was already married and she had, luckily, a better option available: a widower, with already one heir and lands much closer to her Brittany…
     
  • Index

    • Dragonboy

    isabella said:
    Anne, Duchess of Brittany could not believe to be finally free from French control as her husband, Louis XII, had died and she had proven to not be pregnant with a posthumous child, making the ten years old Duke of Valois King, under the regency of his unbearable mother: still while Louise of Savoy was Regent of France now, and Louis on his deathbed had betrayed her, breaking the engagement of their daughter Claude to the young Charles of Burgundy, promising her instead to Francis of Valois (something for which she would never forgive the Marechal of Rohan), but Anne was still the ruling Duchess of Brittany and now had no obligation to France.
    Claude, her only living child was six years old and now was lost for her as the harpy Louise of Savoy had immediately taken custody of her future daughter-in-law, depriving Anne of any right and custody over her child, but that do not meant who Claude‘s inheritance of Brittany was secure as Anne herself was still only 28 years old and free to remarry to an husband of her choice and if she had a son by her new husband that son would inherit Brittany ahead of Claude and Anne had a very good idea of who could be that fourth husband (fourth as she would always count the annulled match with Maximilian of Austria, the only match of her own choice until this moment, among her marriages and would never stop top curse the Fate who had forced her to marry instead the Kings of France). When she had just become Duchess, the King of the Romans had been her choice, but now he was already married and she had, luckily, a better option available: a widower, with already one heir and lands much closer to her Brittany…
    Click to expand...
    LOVE THIS
     
    HortenseMancini

    HortenseMancini

    isabella said:
    Anne, Duchess of Brittany could not believe to be finally free from French control as her husband, Louis XII, had died and she had proven to not be pregnant with a posthumous child, making the ten years old Duke of Valois King, under the regency of his unbearable mother: still while Louise of Savoy was Regent of France now, and Louis on his deathbed had betrayed her, breaking the engagement of their daughter Claude to the young Charles of Burgundy, promising her instead to Francis of Valois (something for which she would never forgive the Marechal of Rohan), but Anne was still the ruling Duchess of Brittany and now had no obligation to France.
    Claude, her only living child was six years old and now was lost for her as the harpy Louise of Savoy had immediately taken custody of her future daughter-in-law, depriving Anne of any right and custody over her child, but that do not meant who Claude‘s inheritance of Brittany was secure as Anne herself was still only 28 years old and free to remarry to an husband of her choice and if she had a son by her new husband that son would inherit Brittany ahead of Claude and Anne had a very good idea of who could be that fourth husband (fourth as she would always count the annulled match with Maximilian of Austria, the only match of her own choice until this moment, among her marriages and would never stop top curse the Fate who had forced her to marry instead the Kings of France). When she had just become Duchess, the King of the Romans had been her choice, but now he was already married and she had, luckily, a better option available: a widower, with already one heir and lands much closer to her Brittany…
    Click to expand...
    Ooo I’m excited Anne was an admirable woman and deserves her dream of preserving Breton independence
     
    Prologue part 2
  • Index

    • isabella

    Anne just hoped who Henry VII, King of England, would share her opinion about the opportunity of a wedding between them and won his reluctance to remarry as she knew who the English King had loved much his late wife Elizabeth and was still mourning her.
    Now she needed to return to Nantes, with all her possession (at least Louise had not made any complain about Anne’s baggages, stopping her pretension to the French Crown Jewels, who Anne had promptly given her as she had already ordered to prepare them for being passed to Louise once was proven who she was not pregnant, meaning who Louise would have them without asking if she had the courtesy of waiting some days or at least hours instead of running to make her request as soon Anne had been freed from seclusion), then find a way to make clear her intentions to the King of England and wait for an answer to her proposal.
    Still Anne in the end had not much to plan as shortly after her return to Nantes she received a request of a private audience from the newly appointed English ambassador, Thomas Boleyn, son-in-law of the Earl of Surrey and grandson of the Earl of Ormond, who brought to her an offer of marriage from his King as Henry VII had made her same kind of consideration about the opportunity of a marriage between them, so all who Anne had to do was answering with her interest in the proposal and start the negotiations as she needed to secure the future of her lands.
     
  • Index

    • Dragonboy

    isabella said:
    Anne just hoped who Henry VII, King of England, would share her opinion about the opportunity of a wedding between them and won his reluctance to remarry as she knew who the English King had loved much his late wife Elizabeth and was still mourning her.
    Now she needed to return to Nantes, with all her possession (at least Louise had not made any complain about Anne’s baggages, stopping her pretension to the French Crown Jewels, who Anne had promptly given her as she had already ordered to prepare them for being passed to Louise once was proven who she was not pregnant, meaning who Louise would have them without asking if she had the courtesy of waiting some days or at least hours instead of running to make her request as soon Anne had been freed from seclusion), then find a way to make clear her intentions to the King of England and wait for an answer to her proposal.
    Still Anne in the end had not much to plan as shortly after her return to Nantes she received a request of a private audience from the newly appointed English ambassador, Thomas Boleyn, son-in-law of the Earl of Surrey and grandson of the Earl of Ormond, who brought to her an offer of marriage from his King as Henry VII had made her same kind of consideration about the opportunity of a marriage between them, so all who Anne had to do was answering with her interest in the proposal and start the negotiations as she needed to secure the future of her lands.
    Click to expand...
    Great work, Anne is working fast, Hope henry agrees fast.
     
    DrakeRlugia

    DrakeRlugia

    How exactly is Anne going to navigate the Treaty of Sablé?

    At this point it still remains in force. Louis XII's sudden death means Anne can't be pushed into another French marriage, but they will absolutely desire to have a say in any future marriage she contracts—especially when her only daughter and heiress at this point is engaged to the young King of France. Brittany's position vis-a-vis France was also recognized back in 1490. Whether Anne likes it or not, as Duchess of Brittany she remains a vassal to the King of France.

    I imagine Anne is going to try and pull off another stunt as she did in 1490, and ensure she's married before the French can say anything about it, but any sort of marriage without French approval is going to be a major prevarication and may invite military intervention. The French still hold Saint Malo, Dinan, Fougères, and Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier and have garrisons there. Brittany couldn't exactly hold out in 1488, nor in 1490-91... I am dubious of their ability to do so now for a prolonged period.

    I have no doubts Anne will do all within her power to bring this match to fruition, and Henry VII likely as well. Parsimonious as he is, even he will recognize this as a great match.

    Her best bet is get this marriage arranged as quickly as possible before the French can react. The big issue is that the marriage is going to be seen in an aggressive light regardless: if Henry VII tries to introduce troops into Brittany to support Anne, it will be even worse. It's hard to say if Henry VII would be very interested in a drawn out conflict with France, especially one that might threaten the pension he receives through the Peace of Étaples, where he recognized French rights over Brittany.
     

    Cate13

    isabella said:
    English ambassador, Thomas Boleyn, son-in-law of the Earl of Surrey and grandson of the Earl of Ormond, who brought to her an offer of marriage from his King as Henry VII had made her same kind of consideration about the opportunity of a marriage between them, so all who Anne had to do was answering with her interest in the proposal and start the negotiations as she needed to secure the future of her lands.
    Click to expand...
    If Thomas is his usually charming self, Mary or Anne Boleyn might end up in Anne’s court. Or as companions of a daughter of Anne of Brittany and Henry VII.
     

    isabella

    DrakeRlugia said:
    How exactly is Anne going to navigate the Treaty of Sablé?

    At this point it still remains in force. Louis XII's sudden death means Anne can't be pushed into another French marriage, but they will absolutely desire to have a say in any future marriage she contracts—especially when her only daughter and heiress at this point is engaged to the young King of France. Brittany's position vis-a-vis France was also recognized back in 1490. Whether Anne likes it or not, as Duchess of Brittany she remains a vassal to the King of France.

    I imagine Anne is going to try and pull off another stunt as she did in 1490, and ensure she's married before the French can say anything about it, but any sort of marriage without French approval is going to be a major prevarication and may invite military intervention. The French still hold Saint Malo, Dinan, Fougères, and Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier and have garrisons there. Brittany couldn't exactly hold out in 1488, nor in 1490-91... I am dubious of their ability to do so now for a prolonged period.
    Click to expand...
    Not really. Sablé was likely surpassed by Anne's own marriage contracts and in any case the King of France would have no power to dictate Anne’s marriage but only that of her heiress.
    DrakeRlugia said:
    I have no doubts Anne will do all within her power to bring this match to fruition, and Henry VII likely as well. Parsimonious as he is, even he will recognize this as a great match.

    Her best bet is get this marriage arranged as quickly as possible before the French can react. The big issue is that the marriage is going to be seen in an aggressive light regardless: if Henry VII tries to introduce troops into Brittany to support Anne, it will be even worse. It's hard to say if Henry VII would be very interested in a drawn out conflict with France, especially one that might threaten the pension he receives through the Peace of Étaples, where he recognized French rights over Brittany.
    Click to expand...
    France is under regency and Louise of Savoy is not another Anne de Beaujeu. Plus Louise is truly convinced who Anne will never have another surviving child so Claude would inherit Brittany also if her mother remarried
     
    Reader mode
    You must log in or register to reply here.
    Top
    Top