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King Louis XIII
King Louis XIII is the weak Monarch over France. He is easily manipulated by his advisors, especially Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter who wish to discredit Queen Anne in the eyes of the King in order to gain more power.
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Anne of Austria
Anne of Austria is the Queen of France who leads an unhappy life in her court. She is not trusted by the king and despised by his advisors, especially Cardinal Richelieu who plots to discredit her at King Louis XIII’s ball. She is secretly involved in an affair with the Duke of Buckinham who is madly in love with her.
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Athos
Athos is one of the three musketeers and is like a father figure to the main character, D’Artagnan. He is plagued with deep sadness because of his previous marriage with a convicted thief who is believed to be dead. This marriage was with none other than Milady de Winter.