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Women at the Royal Court with Gemma Hollman (ep 145)

January 18, 2023 • Carol Ann Lloyd/Gemma Hollman • Season 3 • Episode 145

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Gemma Hollmann joins us to share how Edward III's reign was shaped by the two women in his life: his queen Philippa of Hainault and his mistress was Alice Perrers. They were at the very center of the royal court.

Show Notes:

Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd

Gemma Hollman
www.justhistoryposts.com
@GemmaHAuthor and @JustHistoryPosts
Books: The Queen and The Mistress: The Women of Edward III (Pegasus Books) and Royal Witches: Witchcraft and Nobility in 15th Century England (Pegasus Books).

Creative Director: Lindsey Lindstrom
Music: History by Andy_Grey via Audio Jungle, Music Broadcast License

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