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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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| − | Born into a life of privilege, Marie Felicité was a true socialite, frequently attending balls and parties. On 13 October 1776, she attended the Capitán's Ball at a New Orleans [[Sugar plantations|plantation]] with her father. There, Marie-Felicité caught the attention of several [[Spain|Spanish]] soldiers, who attempted to court her by inviting her to dance. |
+ | Born into a life of privilege, Marie Felicité was a true socialite, frequently attending balls and parties. In 1770, Marie Felicité married the Spanish governor of [[Louisiana]], [[Luis de Unzaga]]. On 13 October 1776, she attended the Capitán's Ball at a New Orleans [[Sugar plantations|plantation]] with her father. There, Marie-Felicité caught the attention of several [[Spain|Spanish]] soldiers, who attempted to court her by inviting her to dance. |
She was then joined by [[Aveline de Grandpré]], the daughter of one of her father's associates. The noblewoman departed as swiftly as she had arrived however, spurned by an untoward remark from one of the soldiers. As Aveline left, Marie Felicité gossiped about the former's [[Africa]]n heritage and disinterest in parties. |
She was then joined by [[Aveline de Grandpré]], the daughter of one of her father's associates. The noblewoman departed as swiftly as she had arrived however, spurned by an untoward remark from one of the soldiers. As Aveline left, Marie Felicité gossiped about the former's [[Africa]]n heritage and disinterest in parties. |
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| − | The following year, Marie Felicité married the Spanish governor of [[Louisiana]], [[Bernardo de Gálvez]]. |
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Revision as of 10:10, 8 July 2016
- "I thought the de Saint Maxent girls only had eyes for governors."
- ―Aveline to Marie Felicité, 1776.[src]
Marie Felicité (right) at the ball
Marie Felicité de Saint Maxent (27 December 1755 – 1800) was the daughter of Gilbert-Antoine de Saint Maxent, the wealthiest man in New Orleans during the mid-18th century.
Biography
Born into a life of privilege, Marie Felicité was a true socialite, frequently attending balls and parties. In 1770, Marie Felicité married the Spanish governor of Louisiana, Luis de Unzaga. On 13 October 1776, she attended the Capitán's Ball at a New Orleans plantation with her father. There, Marie-Felicité caught the attention of several Spanish soldiers, who attempted to court her by inviting her to dance.
She was then joined by Aveline de Grandpré, the daughter of one of her father's associates. The noblewoman departed as swiftly as she had arrived however, spurned by an untoward remark from one of the soldiers. As Aveline left, Marie Felicité gossiped about the former's African heritage and disinterest in parties.