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Margaret of Valois-Angouleme was a notable figure of the French Renaissance, renowned for her scholarly endeavors and cultural impact. She was a revered writer and a benefactor of humanists and reformers. Margaret was instrumental in cultivating a lively intellectual and artistic setting at the French court through her renowned salons, drawing in intellectuals and artists from various parts of Europe. Her pioneering role as a woman of her era is highlighted by her moniker "The First Modern Woman," given by Samuel Putnam.