ANNE de Pisseleu of Heilly (1508 - 1580 approx); Duchess d'Etampes; maid of honor of Louise of Savoy; mother of Francis I; who became the Favorita on his return from Spanish captivity. To justify his presence at court; the king made her marry Jean de Brosse; bringing with him the county of Estampes in her honor was elevated to a duchy. The lady had a lot of influence over the king; for 22 years; and brought to court divisions and quarrels; It is said convinced him to sign the Treaty of Cr閜y. At his death he was accused of widespread state secrets and was forced to make all the gifts received by the sovereign; including the duchy of Etampes which was awarded to Diane de Poitiers; his greatest persecutor and favorite of the new king Henry II. Expulsion of the court; returned to his native land; embraced Protestantism and died in abandonment. Colored lithograph; nineteenth century France