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1710–74, king of France
(1715–74), great-grandson and successor of King Louis XIV, son of Louis,
titular duke of Burgundy, and
Marie Adelaide of Savoy.
Early Reign
Louis succeeded to the throne with Philippe II, duc d'Orléans
(see Orléans, family) as regent. After the regent died (1723), the king was
guided by André Hercule de Fleury, his main adviser from 1726. When Fleury
died in 1743, the king decided not to appoint a chief minister. Louis,
however, lacked both the will and interest to govern forcefully, and his reign
was influenced by a succession of favorites. Of these, Mme de Pompadour and
her adherents were the most important and were in favor from the 1730s until
1764. The comtesse Du Barry was installed in 1768 and retained her influence
until the king's death. Please contact me if you have any questions! Reliable seller, bid with confidence!
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