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“We are generally punished by where we have sinned.”

Quote by Elisabeth Charlotte d'Orleans

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Elisabeth Charlotte d'Orleans

Elisabeth Charlotte d'Orleans, born on September 13, 1676, and died on December 23, 1744, was a great-granddaughter of King Louis XIV of France. She was the sister of Queen Marie Theresa of France and became the Queen of Spain through marriage. Her life was marked by political marriages and court intrigues. more

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