The Mad King: The Story of King Ludwig II of Bavaria

Published on 07/31/2024
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The Great Curse of Jamet de Tilley

Agnes quickly gained authority over the court, but this just made Louis more determined to disrespect her. Louis was so caught up in Agnes’ life and how much he despised her that he didn’t think about how he was doing. When Margeret reached 20 in 1445, she developed a severe fever that affected her lungs. Margaret mentioned two things as she succumbed to her sickness. For first, she couldn’t stop talking about her dedication and affection for her father-in-law, and second, she mentioned a curse on a weird man named Jamet de Tilley. According to the narrative, Jamet accused Margaret of being a “wanton princess,” and he rarely showed her affection again.

The Great Curse Of Jamet De Tilley

The Great Curse Of Jamet De Tilley

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King Charles VII Exiled Him to His Very Own Province

Despite their long history of conflict and hostility, King Charles VII frantically wanted to rebuild his relationship with his son; however, the only way he could do so was to give him the one thing King Charles VII was incapable of giving: power. Nothing could delight Louis more than power. He was a power-hungry young guy who would go to any length to achieve it, as we would later discover. In contrast, King Charles VII was scared of his own flesh and blood. It was only a matter of time before Louis took it anyway. With such a strong ambition to govern, Louis simply made himself a threat, and his father quickly exiled him from the province. King Charles sent his son Louis to live in his own province, Dauphine.

King Charles VII Exiled Him To His Very Own Province

King Charles VII Exiled Him To His Very Own Province

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