Caterina Sforza and Marie of Guise: Defying the Odds

Tudors Dynasty

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson

History

4.4 • 794 Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary lives of Caterina Sforza and Mary of Guise—two women who defied the odds to shape the course of history. From Renaissance Italy to 16th-century Scotland, they navigated political intrigue, defended their families, and wielded power in a world that often sought to sideline them. Discover their stories of strategic brilliance, resilience, and enduring legacies.

Narrated by: Rebecca Larson

Researched by: Emily Airey

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1:05.3	larsen katerina sforza and mary of geese were two remarkable women who shaped the course of history through their intelligence, resilience, and political savvy.
1:18.2	Living in times of immense turbulence, they were both born into powerful families.
1:24.2	Katerina, a member of the Svorsa family in Italy, and Mary, a member of the influential Gies family
1:31.1	in France. Each woman was thrust into positions of power through marriage and inheritance, yet
1:38.0	both carved their own paths as leaders in their respective realms. Katerina defended her family's legacy with fierce determination, while Mary of Gies navigated
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