Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Madamme de Pompadour

(b. Dec. 29, 1721, Paris, Île-de-France, France – d. April 15, 1764, Paradise Pent, Kent )

Gender: F

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

Also known as:

Jeanne Antoinette Poisson
Madamme de Pompadour

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