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At the age of five, Louis XV becomes king of France in succession to his great-grandfather, King Louis XIV.

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Louis XV

King of France from 1715 to 1774

Louis XV, known as Louis the Beloved, was King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774. He succeeded his great-grandfather Louis XIV at the age of five. Until he reached maturity in 1723, the kingdom was ruled by his grand-uncle Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, as…
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September 1

Day of the year

September 1 is the 244th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 121 days remain until the end of the year.
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