Was Jeanne a high courtier's wife when she became maîtresse-en-titre?
Yes
No, she was the wife of a low class soldier
No, she was a spinster
Yes, through a hastily arranged marriage
Answer
Yes, Jeanne became maîtresse-en-titre when she married Henri d'Albert de Luynes, a high courtier and brother of the powerful Concino Concini. The marriage was hastily arranged by Luynes, who was a close friend of the king, in order to secure Jeanne's position at court.
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