Philippe II, Duke of Orléans (died 1723)

Philippe II, Duke of Orléans

Regent of France from 1715 to 1723

Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, who was known as the Regent, was a French prince, soldier, and statesman who served as Regent of the Kingdom of France from 1715 to 1723. He is referred to in French as le Régent. He was the son of Philippe I, Duke of Orleans, and Elisabeth…