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The Man in the Iron Mask: King Louis XIV’s Secret Twin? | Bedtime History

Did the "Sun King" Louis XIV have a shadow? 🌞⛓️ In 1661, as Louis XIV seized absolute power in Versailles, a mysterious prisoner was secretly arrested and dragged to the fortress of Pignerol. He was forbidden to speak, forbidden to show his face, and forced to wear a mask for over 30 years until his death in the Bastille. Who was he? Why did the most powerful man in Europe fear him? In this video, we peel back the gold leaf of the French monarchy to reveal its darkest secret. We explore the terrifying theory that this prisoner was not a traitor, but the King's own twin brother—a "spare" heir buried alive to prevent a civil war. From the silver plate thrown into the sea to the systematic destruction of his cell after his death, this is the true story of the face that could have changed history. 📚 Historical Sources & References: This story is based on a blend of official archives and historical investigation: Voltaire (Le Siècle de Louis XIV, 1751): The famous philosopher was the first to claim the prisoner was the King's brother and popularized the detail of the "Iron Mask" (historically velvet) and the "Silver Plate" incident. The Correspondence of Marquis de Louvois: Official letters from the French Minister of War to the jailer Saint-Mars (1669-1703), instructing that the prisoner must be killed if he spoke of anything other than his physical needs. Parish Register of Saint-Paul (1703): The burial record listing the prisoner under the false name "Marchioly." Marcel Pagnol (Le Masque de fer, 1965): Historical analysis supporting the twin theory.