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Madame de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV (born 1721)

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Madame de Pompadour

Chief mistress of Louis XV (1721–1764)

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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April 15

Day of the year

April 15 is the 105th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 260 days remain until the end of the year.
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