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Chief mistress of Louis XV of France (1721-1764)
Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, commonly known as Madame de Pompadour, was a member of the French court.Wikipedia
| Born | December 29, 1721 |
| Hometown | Paris, Kingdom of France |
| Spouse | Charles Guillaume Le Normant d'Étiolles (m 1741 - 1764) |
| Children | Alexandrine Le Normant d'Étiolles , Charles Guillaume Louis (1741–42) , (1744–1754) |
| Parents | François Poisson , Madeleine de La Motte |
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