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Also Known As Anne d’Autriche
Born September 22, 1601 • Valladolid • Spain
Died January 20, 1666 (aged 64) • Paris • France
Notable Family Members spouse Louis XIII • father Philip III • son Louis XIV • brother Philip IV
Role In Day of the Dupes • the Fronde

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