the famous escapes

From Bonaparte to Casanova, history is cast in the light of famous escapes from various European countries.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Les Évasions célèbres

First Air Date

March 6, 1972

Last Air Date

December 4, 1972

Seasons

Episodes

Language

French

Production Companies

Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française

Networks

ORTF Télévision

S01E13

Episode 13

Sovereign of the provinces of Hainaut, Holland, Zeeland and Friesland, Jacqueline de Bavière led a peaceful existence in the first quarter of the 15th century. However, she found herself at the heart of a political and military conflict between the Dukes of Burgundy and the English. Imprisoned along with her maid, she must use her beauty and intelligence to escape.

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