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   Born into the House of Rochechouart, one of the oldest noble families of France, Françoise-Athénaïs married the Marquis of Montespan in 1663. She then became a maid of honour to Princess Henrietta, Duchess of Orléans, and later a lady-in-waiting to Queen Maria Theresa.

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3. en.chateauversailles.fr › madame-montespanMadame de Montespan | Palace of Versailles

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   As a member of the Queen’s household, Françoise Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart (1640-1707), Marquise de Montespan, first met the King in the early 1660s, but it seems that it was not until around 1666-1667 that Louis XIV fell under her spell.

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   Née en octobre 1640 1 au château de Lussac-les-Châteaux et baptisée le 5 octobre 1640 n 1, Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart est la fille de Gabriel de Rochechouart de Mortemart, gentilhomme de la chambre du roi, et de Diane de Grandseigne, dame d'honneur de la reine Anne d'Autriche.

5. www.fembio.org › english › biographyFrançoise Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan

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   Biographies Françoise Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan. born on 5 October 1641 in Tonnay-Charente. died on 27 May 1707 in Bourbon l'Archambault. Mistress of Louis XIV. 315th death anniversary on 27 May 2022.

6. www.chateaudemaintenon.fr › madame-de-montespanMadame de Montespan | Château de Maintenon

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   Françoise Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707), is one of the most famous mistresses of King Louis XIV. She had eight children with the King. They were brought up by the governess, Madame Scarron, until they were legitimised.

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   Montespan, Françoise, Marquise de (1640–1707) Brilliant mistress of Louis XIV, during his most successful years, who lived a life of splendor, scandal, and sincere repentance. Name variations: Athénaïs or Athenais; Madame de Montespan. Pronunciation: Fran-SWAHZ mar-KAY-sa der MOHN-TES-PAH.

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   Who was Françoise de Rochechouart de Mortemart?

   • Françoise de Rochechouart de Mortemart, later known as Madame de Montespan, was the third of five children born to Diane de Grandseigne .

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   Who was the Marquise de Montespan?

   • The Marquise de Montespan soon came to play a prominent role in life at the palace. Her social circle “became the epicentre of the court, its pleasures and its fortunes, a source of both hope and terror for ministers and generals,” as Saint-Simon put it in his Memoirs.

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   What did Madame de Montespan do in 1666?

   • By 1666, Madame de Montespan was trying to take the place of Louis XIV’s current mistress, Louise de La Vallière. Using her wit and charm, she sought to ingratiate herself with the king. She also became close to the Dauphin, whose affection for her never wavered.

   Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan

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   How did the Marquise de Montespan become a mistress of Louis XIV?

   • Before becoming the official mistress of Louis XIV in 1667, the Marquise de Montespan succeeded in making her way in the court thanks to the good graces of Anne of Austria.

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   Membre de la maison de la reine, Françoise Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart (1640-1707), marquise de Montespan, fréquente le souverain depuis le début des années 1660 mais c’est vraisemblablement vers 1666-1667 que Louis XIV tombe sous son charme.