Episode 339 - The Life of Margaret of Austria: Queen, Princess & Regent with Dr Natalie Donnell

In this episode of Talking Tudors, host Natalie Grueninger speaks with historian Dr Natalie Donnell about the life and career of Margaret of Austria. Born in Burgundy and raised at several European courts, Margaret was the long-serving regent of the Netherlands. The conversation covers Margaret’s education under powerful women, her role raising and supporting Charles V, her diplomatic success in the 1529 'Ladies' Peace', her patronage of the arts, and her legacy as a capable and influential female ruler until her death in 1530. VISIT DR DONNELL'S WEBSITE

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Episode 339 - The Life of Margaret of Austria: Queen, Princess & Regent with Dr Natalie Donnell is an episode from Talking Tudors by Natalie Grueninger.

This episode is 43:08 long.

This episode was published on Mar 28, 2026.

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