Anne of Brittany was born on January 25 or 26, 1477, in Nantes, France. She was born deep in the night, the time of birth unrecorded. Please join me in celebrating her entrance into the world on this day.
Image of Anne of Brittany courtesy Nurycat, Deviant Art
Anne of Brittany’s sun sign? Aquarius. Her personality? Strong.
PROS
intelligent
self-confident
constant
firm
shrewd
tenacious
decisive
generous
caring
fastidious
big spender
From Stephane Berne’s Secrets d’Histoire on Anne of Brittany
CONS
obstinate
fiery-tempered
haughty
proud
rigid
big spender
More on this fiery French queen tomorrow. Meanwhile, happy birthday to my favorite Aquarian, the fair Anne of Brittany, twice queen of France.
Statue of Anne of Brittany at entrance to her birthplace, Chateau of the Dukes of Brittany, Nantes, France
What wine would I choose to celebrate Anne of Brittany on her birthday?
The ermine was the emblem of Brittany, small and fierce like Brittany’s ruler Anne
A fine Vouvray from the Loire Valley where she spent her adult life, first at Chateau Royal Amboise, then at Chateau Blois. As soft and light as the climate of the Touraine, Paul Buisse’s 2015 Vouvray Chenin Blanc makes an excellent choice. $13.99 a bottle.
Bon anniversaire, chere Anne de Bretagne,
Author Rozsa Gaston
Statue of Anne of Brittany at the Chateau of the Dukes of Brittany, Nantes, France
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