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Finding a musical that starts with “X” is a tough one! So I fudged. X is for XIV (aka Louis XIV: Le Roi Soleil).
It was thanks to this beautiful musical I first learned of Louis XIV’s first love, Marie Mancini.
Marie Mancini
- Marie did not consummate her relationship with the Sun King.
- His love for her was a somewhat idealistic one, but he was so besotted that he wanted to marry her.
- Eventually, Cardinal Mazarin and Anne of Austria separated the couple, banishing Marie into exile and arranging for Louis’ marriage to Maria Theresa of Spain.
- In 1661, Marie was sent away to marry an Italian prince, Lorenzo Onofrio Colonna, who remarked after their wedding night that he was surprised to find her still a virgin.
Favorite Marie + Louis XIV Songs
- Encore du temps
- Je fais de toi mon essentiel
- S’aimer est interdit
The Actress:
Anne Laure Girbal was born in the Réunion Island.
She played the character Marie Mancini from 2005-2007.
Now she has a solo music career under the name ‘Anne J‘.
You're right. Marie's storyline takes place before the tv series. Seems like a fascinating relationship somewhat similar to his with Francoise.
I loved watching the Versailles TV show, but I think it did not include her. I'd love to watch the musical :)
The Multicolored Diary
You're right. Marie's storyline takes place before the tv series. Seems like a fascinating relationship somewhat similar to his with Francoise.