Marie-Claire de Fleix Marie-Claire de Fleix Marie-Claire de Fleix née "de Bauffremont" (1618–1680) was a French courtier. She served as "Première dame d'honneur" to the queen dowager of France, Anne of Austria, from 1643 until 1666. She was the daughter of Henri de Bauffremont, marquise de Senecey, and Marie-Catherine de Senecey, and married to Jean Baptiste Gaston de Foix, comte de Fleix (1617–1646), in 1637. Her mother was a favorite of queen Anne who had been banished from court by Cardinal Richelieu, and when queen Anne became regent in 1643, she appointed Marie-Catherine de Senecey royal governess and her daughter to the office
Town and Country Magazine Country Magazine" capitalised on the public's interest by running stories on the topic. The initial issues often made political points, but this focus was lost over time. By 1771 "Town and Country Magazine" claimed monthly sales of 12,000 copies, although some scholars argue that the actual number was significantly fewer. Prominent contributors included Thomas Chatterton and Thomas Holcroft. "Town and Country Magazine" was published until 1796 when it folded. It has been credited with inspiring later papers, including "The Satirist". The opening scene of the original production of "The School for Scandal" mentions "Town and Country Magazine", which was the