Françoise Marie de Bourbon

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Françoise Marie de Bourbon born?May 4, 1677
2. Where was Françoise Marie de Bourbon born?France
3. What is the career?Royal consort to Philippe II, Duke of Orléans; mother to eight children
4. Who was Françoise Marie de Bourbon?She was the youngest illegitimate daughter of King Louis XIV of France and his long‑time mistress. She grew up at the court of Versailles and was given the title "Légitimée de France."
5. How did she become part of the royal family?Her father legitimized her, giving her a royal title and a place in the French aristocracy. She was raised among the nobles at Versailles, where she learned court etiquette and politics.

Legitimée de France: A title granted to illegitimate children of the French king, making them legitimate.
Regency: The period during which a regent governs a kingdom because the monarch is unable to rule.
Dynastic Politics: Political actions and decisions based on the interests of a ruling family or dynasty.