Wizerunek „króla na wygnaniu”. Wspomnienia markizy de La Ferté-Imbault o Stanisławie Leszczyńskim
An Image of "Kig in Exile". The Memoirs of Marquise de La Ferté-Imbault about Stanisław Leszczyński

Summary/Abstract: European elites often and willingly attended the court of Stanisław Leszczyński since he was perceived as excellent host and interesting companion. Among those visiting Lunéville we find the daughter of famous Parisian salonière Madam Geoffrin – Marie-Thérèse de La Ferté-Imbault. She maintained a regular contact with Leszczyński and at the end of her life she wrote memories about him. This paper will elucidate the remarks of the marquise regarding the king’s character and private life, his reign as a prince of Lorraine and Bar, as well as his attitude toward common resentment against Jesuits. Ferté-Imbault’s memories represent an example of so-called ego-documents which show her subjective opinion. Therefore, the aim of the article is to juxtapose her observations with Leszczyński’s portrayal in historiography. Finally, it will be important to elaborate on the reasons why some of her judgments does not reflect his image in historical studies.

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