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Laporte

A valet to Anne of Austria, loyal to her.

minor

Also known as Monsieur Laporte

First appearance: Anne of Austria at the Age of Forty-Six

Laporte shows up with force in Anne of Austria at the Age of Forty-Six. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Summoned to take the king to bed; previously delivered a warning letter to Buckingham.
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In Anne of Austria at the Age of Forty-Six: Summoned to take the king to bed; previously delivered a warning letter to Buckingham. Later, in The Carriage of Monsieur le Coadjuteur: The king's valet who helps dress…

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HAHarrisonMMMarie MichonAOAnne of AustriaCSCharles StuartLXLouis XIVLALaporte

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Frondeurs and Royal Court
  • Supporting Characters and Historical Figures

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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