Chief mistress of Louis XV (1721–1764)

Madame de Pompadour

Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, commonly known as Madame de Pompadour, was a member of the French court.

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Profession
Chief mistress of Louis XV (1721–1764)
Born
1721-12-29
Portrait of Madame de Pompadour
Photo: François-Hubert Drouais / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Overview

Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, commonly known as Madame de Pompadour, was a member of the French court. She was the official chief mistress of King Louis XV from 1745 to 1751, and remained influential as court favourite until her death.

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