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Marquise de Montespan

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The term "Marquise de Montespan" refers to Françoise-Athénaïs, Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707), a prominent French noblewoman and a mistress to King Louis XIV of France. She was known for her beauty, wit, and influence at the court of Versailles. The Marquise de Montespan played a significant role in the cultural and political life of the era, and her name became synonymous with elegance and luxury.

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• Versailles DVD
• French Fashion History Books
• Louis XIV Biography

Sample Sentences:

• The Marquise de Montespan was one of the most influential figures at the court of Versailles.
• Her beauty and intelligence captivated King Louis XIV, and she became his favorite mistress.
• During her time as a mistress, the Marquise de Montespan held considerable power and influence over political matters.
• Her impeccable sense of fashion and style set trends among the French nobility.
• The scandal surrounding the Marquise de Montespan's affair with the king was widely discussed in the salons of Paris.