chief mistress of Louis XV of France (1721-1764) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jeanne Antoinette Poisson was better known as Madame de Pompadour. The Marquise of Pompadour (29 December 1721 – 15 April 1764) was courtier and the official chief mistress of Louis XV from 1745 until her death. She was born in Paris, Kingdom of France, and died there from tuberculosis at 42. She was presented to the royal court by a cousin of the King, the Princess of Conti.
| Jeanne Antoinette Poisson | |
|---|---|
| Marquise of Pompadour | |
Portrait by François Boucher | |
| Full name
Jeanne Antoinette Poisson | |
| Born | 29 December 1721 Paris, France |
| Died | 15 April 1764 (aged 42) Paris, France |
| Spouse(s) | Charles Guillaume le Normant d'Étiolles (1717–99, m. 1741) |
Issue
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| Father | François Poisson |
| Mother | Madeleine de la Motte |
| Occupation | Chief mistress to Louis XV |
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