Madame de Pompadour Quotes
The Duke takes a town in the same light-hearted way as he seduces a woman.
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| Birth: | 29th December, 1721 |
| Death: | 15th April, 1764 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | - |
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Madame de Pompadour was a member of the French court and was the official chief mistress of Louis XV from 1745 to her death. She was trained from childhood to be a mistress, and learned her trade well. She took charge of the king’s schedule and was an indispensable aide and advisor, despite her frail health and many political enemies.
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