Madame de Pompadour (mah-DAHM deh pom-pah-DOOR)
Historic Fantasy
Marquise Jeanne Antoinette Poisson (a.k.a. Madame de Pompadour)
Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, better known as Madame de Pompadour, was a member of the French court and the official chief mistress of Louis XV from 1745 to her death. She was highly influential and often involved in state affairs, participating in several ministerial changes and contributing to the promotion of the Enlightenment, including encouraging the careers of Voltaire and other philosophers. Her role at court was multifaceted, including the patronage of arts and advising the king on political matters. Madame de Pompadour's legacy is one of political influence, artistic patronage, and serving as an icon of fashion and style in 18th-century France.
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| Sep 15, 2024
Historically inspired people from the Mortal Realm
Species
Date of Birth
December 29, 1721
Date of Death
April 15, 1764
Life
1721 CE
1764 CE
43 years old
Circumstances of Death
Tuberculosis
Birthplace
Paris, France
Place of Death
Palace of Versailles, France
Children
Sex
Female
Presentation
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