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Margaret of Burgundy: The Queen Caught in a Tower of Adultery?

In 1314, a scandal erupted that shook the French monarchy to its foundations. Three princesses were accused of adultery in a medieval tower. Two would die in prison. The accusations destroyed lives, reshaped the royal succession, and planted the seeds of a war that would devastate France for a hundred years. At the center of this storm stood Margaret of Burgundy, Queen of Navarre and wife of the heir to the French throne. She was accused of a three-year affair with a young knight. She was arrested, imprisoned in a fortress, and died under mysterious circumstances that have never been fully explained.

This documentary explores the rise and fall of Margaret of Burgundy, from her privileged childhood in one of Europe's most sophisticated courts to her marriage into the French royal family, the explosion of the Tour de Nesle scandal, her imprisonment at Château Gaillard, and her death that conveniently freed her husband to remarry. We also trace the long-term consequences of the scandal, including the extinction of the direct Capetian dynasty and the origins of the Hundred Years War. Was Margaret guilty of the crimes she was accused of? Or was she the victim of political manipulation and judicial murder? The truth may never be known, but her story remains one of the most compelling tragedies of medieval history.

📚 Sources and Further Reading:
1. The Grandes Chroniques de France
2. Jean Favier, Philippe le Bel
3. Maurice Druon, The Accursed Kings (historical novel series based on these events)
4. Elizabeth A.R. Brown, The Prince is Father of the King
5. Contemporary chronicles of the reign of Philip IV

DISCLAIMER:
This documentary is created for educational and informational purposes only. All content is based on historical research, documented accounts, and the work of respected historians. The primary sources for these events include French royal chronicles and administrative records from the period. The confessions in this case were obtained under torture, which affects their reliability as historical evidence. Visual representations are artistic interpretations created to enhance the storytelling experience and may not reflect exact historical accuracy in terms of appearance or setting.

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