Anne Marie Louise, known as the "Grande Mademoiselle," was a French noblewoman born in 1627. She was the daughter of Gaston, Duke of Orléans and Marie de Bourbon. As a prominent figure in the French court, she was known for her beauty, intelligence, and strong personality. She played a significant role during the Fronde, a series of civil wars in France, and was a cousin of King Louis XIV. Anne Marie Louise was also a patron of the arts and had a keen interest in literature and theater, contributing to the cultural life of her time.