The Man in the Iron Mask Allusions & Cultural References

Historical References

Note: The book is a work of historical fiction, so almost every character, place, and event is a reference to actual characters, places, and events. The three glaring exceptions to this rule are the existences of Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. (Yes, D'Artagnan really did exist.) We list a few of the most glaring historical references below.

• King Louis XIV
• Maria Theresa
• Anne of Austria
• Maria Theresa
• Nicolas Fouquet
• Colbert
• Molière
• La Fontaine
• Le Brun
• Madame de Chevreuse