Madame de Pompadour

First published: 1953

Description

"Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, also known as Madame de Pompadour (29 December 1721 ? 15 April 1764, French pronunciation: {7f200b}[p̃.pa.du?]) was a member of the French court and was the official chief mistress of Louis XV from 1745 to her death."--Wikipedia.

Subjects

Biography Court and courtiers Kings and rulers Mistresses Royal Favorites Paramours Pompadour, jeanne antoinette (poisson) marquis de, 1721-1769 France, social life and customs

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