Louis XV of France

Louis XV of France

King of France from 1715 to 1774
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Louis XV (15 February 1710 – 10 May 1774), known as Louis the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé), 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 (then defined as his 13th birthday) on 15 February 1723, the kingdom was ruled by his grand-uncle Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, as Regent of France. Cardinal Fleury was chief minister from 1726 until his death in 1743, at which time the king took sole control of the kingdom.

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Louis XV of France was born on Saturday, 15 February 1710 in Palace of Versailles, France. His full name at birth was Louis de France. He was best known as a royal family member. France's country of citizenship (nationality) was French. He died on Tuesday, 10 May 1774 in Palace of Versailles, France at the age of 64. He is buried at Royal Basilica, Saint Denis, France. He had dark brown eyes and salt and pepper hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Aquarius.

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Louis de France
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King of France
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Date of birth
15 February 1710
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Palace of Versailles, France
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10 May 1774
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64 (age at death)
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Palace of Versailles, France
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Smallpox
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Royal Basilica, Saint Denis, France
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King of France and Navarre
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