# Anne of Austria — The Vicomte de Bragelonne character guide > Anne of Austria in The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Queen Anne of Austria, Anne, the Queen Mother **First appearance:** 0011-8-what-his-majesty-king-louis-xiv-was-at-the-age-of-twenty-two ## Snapshot The aging queen mother, once regent of France, now watching her son assume power while her old ally Mazarin lies dying. ## Who they are Anne has spent years balancing the crown against the cardinal who governed it, and her advice to Louis now rankles in Mazarin's heart as he drafts his final will. She no longer appears in the cardinal's apartments, propriety her pretext, influence her loss. Her withdrawal marks the passing of one political age and the beginning of another, sharper one. ## In the story ### [Dramatis Personae](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/dramatis-personae) Queen Mother, influential in court affairs. ### [What His Majesty King Louis XIV Was at the Age of Twenty-Two](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/8-what-his-majesty-king-louis-xiv-was-at-the-age-of-twenty-two) The queen mother is present, exchanging looks with Mazarin when the king decides to leave, showing her role in the court's power dynamics. ### [In Which the Unknown of the Hostelry of Les Medici Loses His Incognito](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/9-in-which-the-unknown-of-the-hostelry-of-les-medici-loses-his-incognito) Mentioned as the queen-mother who walks with Madame after the cardinal's departure. ### [The King and the Lieutenant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/12-the-king-and-the-lieutenant) Referenced as the queen mother who opposed the king's marriage to Marie de Mancini and consulted the court of Rome. ### [Marie de Mancini](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/13-marie-de-mancini) The queen mother is mentioned as opposing the marriage and writing to Rome to prevent it. ### [Mazarin's Gaming Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/39-mazarin-s-gaming-party) Plays cards against Mazarin and intervenes to smooth over talk of royal distress. ### [The Recital](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/41-the-recital) Present during the recital, she is reminded of past memories and is visibly affected by Mazarin's allusions. ### [Colbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/44-colbert) Referenced as the queen mother whose compromising letter to Letellier was the object of Colbert's first mission to Mazarin. ### [How Anne of Austria Gave One Piece of Advice to Louis XIV, and How M. Fouquet Gave Him Another](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/47-how-anne-of-austria-gave-one-piece-of-advice-to-louis-xiv-and-how-m-foquet-gave-him-another) The queen mother advises her son to accept Mazarin's donation, emphasizing the immense sum and the need to thank the cardinal. ### [Agony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/48-agony) The queen mother is present at the deathbed, dismayed by Louis's generosity and the loss of the fortune. ### [The First Appearance of Colbert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/49-the-first-appearance-of-colbert) The queen mother does not reappear in the cardinal's apartments after giving advice to her son, using propriety as a pretext. ### [At Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/84-at-sea) The queen-mother, present on the ship, makes a pointed remark about Buckingham's unsteady footing. ### [The Tents](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/85-the-tents) The queen-mother who orders Buckingham to precede them ashore and later observes the conflict with calm judgment. ### [Monsieur Becomes Jealous of the Duke of Buckingham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/91-monsieur-becomes-jealous-of-the-duke-of-buckingham) The queen-mother advises her son to suppress his jealousy and promises to handle the Duke of Buckingham. ### [Forever!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/92-forever) Queen Mother who confronts Buckingham, using maternal authority and personal history to persuade him to leave France. ### [The King's Card-Table](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/97-the-king-s-card-table) The queen mother observes Madame's power and acquiesces, leading the young queen to retire. ### [Monsieur Is Jealous of Guiche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/107-monsieur-is-jealous-of-guiche) Receives Philippe's complaints and dismisses his jealousy; later speaks with the king about the matter. ### [Fontainebleau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/110-fontainebleau) The queen mother consoles the young queen and later confronts Monsieur, dismissing his jealousy as madness. ### [The Bath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/111-the-bath) The queen mother watches for the king's return and leads him to a private conversation, the nature of which is implied to be a reprimand. ### [The Butterfly-Chase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/112-the-butterfly-chase) Reported to have spoken to the king about Monsieur's jealousy and the queen's complaints. ### [The King's Secret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/118-the-king-s-secret) The queen mother, who informs the young queen and Monsieur about the king's rumored love. ### [The Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/136-the-storm) The queen-mother, suffering from illness, does not wish to go out on the promenade. ### [Madame's Four Chances](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/139-madame-s-four-chances) The queen mother, suffering from illness and neglect, schemes to regain court influence by hosting a lottery with her diamond bracelets. ### [The Lottery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/140-the-lottery) Hosts the gathering and oversees the lottery; she is visibly disturbed by the king's gift to La Vallière. ### [The Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/162-the-journey) The queen mother observes the king's departure with a knowing look, prolonging his impatience during the journey. ### [Triumfeminate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/163-triumfeminate) The queen mother who consoles Marie Thérèse and later takes charge of the situation regarding La Vallière, ordering her to be summoned. ### [170: Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/170-madame) The queen mother sends messages to learn if the king has returned, indicating her concern over the unfolding events. ### [Two Old Friends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/180-two-old-friends) Mentioned as a potential source of funds for Madame de Chevreuse, who threatens to reconcile with her to gain leverage. ### [Wherein May Be Seen That a Bargain Which Cannot Be Made with One Person, Can Be Carried Out with Another](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/181-wherein-may-be-seen-that-a-bargain-which-cannot-be-made-with-one-person-can-be-carried-out-with-another) The queen whom Chevreuse seeks to visit under disguise. ### [183: An Interview with the Queen-Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/183-an-interview-with-the-queen-mother) The queen-mother is in her bedroom at the Palais Royal, suffering from pain and emotional turmoil, and is confronted by Madame de Chevreuse about the secret of Louis XIV's twin brother. ### [Two Friends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/184-two-friends) The queen mother, feeling miserable and manipulated, is confronted by Madame de Chevreuse over a secret letter and agrees to a visit and financial favor. ### [The Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/208-the-prisoner) The queen mother, who is aware of the twin's existence and corresponded with the preceptor. ### [The Wine of Melun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/219-the-wine-of-melun) Fatigued and in pain; questions the timing of the journey to Vaux. ### [Nectar and Ambrosia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/220-nectar-and-ambrosia) The queen mother behaves haughtily, treating everything offered with contempt, which the king interprets as a slight to his own dignity. ### [The False King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/231-the-false-king) The queen mother, shocked and fainting as Philippe speaks of Madame de Chevreuse and later confronted by the arrival of the real Louis XIV. ### [In M. Colbert’s Carriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/243-in-m-colbert-s-carriage) The queen-mother, who harbors a secret hatred for Aramis and supports his arrest. ### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/endnotes) Historical note correcting that she did not die until 1666, while Dumas sets the current year as 1665. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/anne_of_austria - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters