The Femme Fatale Diane de Poitiers

Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566) was King Henry II's powerful mistress, shaping French politics.

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[lisetteeliseparis]

She loved Henri, land, and money. She caused Catherine no end of trouble. Thank you once again, Jon.

[patriciafenwick]

I visited Anet, it has a lovely park. It was used as a filming location for the begining of Thunderball. It's very recognisable with the two deer adorning the entrance gate.
Chenonceaux is lovely, my favourite of the Loire Valley chateaux. The arches spanning the river is in fact a long gallery with black and white tiles, probably due to Diane's influence. I'm a bit surprised that Catherine de Medici did not rip it all up to erase Diane's signature. Chaumont was considered unlucky, hence Catherine's gifting of it to Diane. I think Diane refused, and just retired to Anet. Thanks for the video

[IlGattoGialloCucina]

Big Diane fan here. Definetly ahead of OUR time, let alone hers

[cw]

The images are beautiful, your voice is easy on the ears, the information interesting, and length of video very nice. Well done!

[funnytime]

Thank you Jon! I'm sure I'm not the only one who appreciates you❤

[noreenclark]

I enjoyed the story of the life of Diane De Poiters it's the first time I've heard about her interesting life less King Henri 11, I would like to hear more of the same in future podcasts

[janedee]

Wonderful video. Thanks I’ve always felt so sorry for Catherine having her husband so wrapped up in Diane. She is one of the most fascinating women in history.

[cassandraralph]

I remember reading about Diane De Poitiers in a historical book by Jean Plaidy. She has fascinated me ever since. But this video really has taught me more about her than anything else I have seen or read. Very educational and enlightening video indeed. Thank you for this excellent work. 👏. By the way, Chateau de Anet, and Chenconeau(?sp) are my most favorite places, among others.

[susannahdyro]

Enjoying your channel I am going through an illness at the moment and I feel better just learning about history keep it up 😊

[catherinepositano]

Fabulous stuff!...Thankyou Jon....History is so much more interesting when shown this way....My History teacher bored the stuffing out of me but not so when taught this way!🇦🇺...

[ElleHistory]

I have so much to say about Diane! Great video, Jon, as usual !!

[maryannbernal]

Love learning new stuff. Great episode. Keep them coming.

[Veronica-vg]

I see her as the Camilla Parker Bowles of her day. Always lurking around the prince who then became the King. Well after Henri died, she truly got her come uppance. I wonder if William will treat Camilla the way Catherine De Medici treated Diane ?

[sempressfi]

Diane is one of my fave women in history. First came across her when reading the Mary Queen of Scots book in the Royal Diaries series and having been obsessed with the goddess Artemis/Diana since the same age I immediately became intrigued by her!

[OWOT-rejf]

Love your narrative voice, music and artistic effects

[animallover]

Diana was amazing but go Catherine, get her. Girl gotta do what a girl gotta do.

[wendymudkins]

Fascinating woman I've red a lot about her life great video as usual full of interesting facts thank you

[Angela-enoh]

Hello Jon. Another insightful and interesting portrayal. Thank you.

[jennifermelton]

If she served Queen Claude, she may have met Anne Boleyn! Wow. It’s fascinating to me how these historic women (possibly) brushed shoulders.

[cplmpcocptcl]

“She touched hearts of powerful men.”
That’s not all she touched.😅