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Philippe, Duke of Anjou (Philippe Louis; 30 August 1730 – 7 April 1733) was a French prince and the second son of King Louis XV of France and his popular Queen Marie Leszczyńska. He was styled duke of Anjou from birth.
Philip was a younger brother of Louis, Duke of Burgundy, the father of Louis XV of France. At birth, Philip was created Duke of Anjou, a traditional title for younger sons in the French royal family. He would be known by this name until he became the King of Spain.
Monsieur Philippe I, Duke of Orléans (21 September 1640 – 9 June 1701) was the younger son of King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria, and the younger brother of King Louis XIV. He was the founder of the House of Orléans, a cadet branch of the ruling House of Bourbon . Styled Duke of Anjou from birth, Philippe became Duke of Orléans ...
Mar 29, 2024 · Article History. Orléans, Philippe I de France, duc d' Also called: (until 1660) duc d’Anjou. Byname: Monsieur. Born: September 21, 1640, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. Died: June 9, 1701, Saint-Cloud (aged 60) House / Dynasty: house of Bourbon. Notable Family Members: spouse Henrietta Anne of England. brother Louis XIV. Role In: Dutch War.
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Title. Duke of Orléans and duke of Anjou. Life at Court. From 1640 to 1683. Reign of Louis XIV. Ses traces à Versailles. Philippe de France was initially known as “Petit Monsieur”, a title used under the Ancien Régime to refer to the younger brother of the king, and to avoid confusion with the brother of Louis XIII, Gaston, Duke of ...
Feb 2, 2023 · Senior courtiers rushed to form a new government around the king’s younger brother by two years, Philippe, duke of Anjou.
Styled Duke of Anjou from birth, Philippe became Duke of Orléans upon the death of his uncle Gaston, Duke of Orléans. During the reign of his brother he was known simply as Monsieur. Openly homosexual, he married twice: firstly to Henrietta of England, Minette, sister of Charles II of England.
