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unusual facts about Queen Anne of England



Paul Barillon

The marriage of the future Queen Anne to George of Denmark, brother of France's ally, was a triumph for French diplomacy, and it was probably Barillon who originally proposed the marriage, although he did not play a major role in subsequent negotiations, which were mainly conducted by Lord Sunderland; like most people, Barilllon found the groom entirely unimpressive.


see also

George Oldenburg

Prince George of Denmark (1653–1708), husband of Queen Anne of England