Court of Margaret of Austria

The Court of Margaret of Austria was the royal court and administrative center run by Margaret, the Duchess of Savoy and regent for the Habsburg Netherlands (modern Belgium and parts of the Netherlands) during 1515-1530. It served as a political hub for diplomatic negotiations, governance, and cultural activities. Margaret’s court was renowned for its arts, humanist scholarship, and diplomatic diplomacy, fostering a sophisticated environment where high-ranking officials, artists, and intellectuals collaborated. It played a key role in maintaining Habsburg power and influence in Europe during her regency.