Philippe, Duke of Orléans, Regent of France facts for kids
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| Duke of Orléans Regent of the Kingdom |
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Philippe with his sister
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| Born | 2 August 1674 Château de Saint Cloud, France |
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| Died | 2 December 1723 (aged 49) Palace of Versailles, France |
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| Burial | Royal Basilica of Saint Denis, France | ||||
| Spouse | Françoise Marie de Bourbon | ||||
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Louise Élisabeth, Duchess of Berry Adélaïde, Abbess of Chelles Charlotte Aglaé, Duchess Modena Louis, Duke of Orléans Élisabeth, Queen of Spain Philippine Élisabeth, Mademoiselle de Beaujolais Louise, Princess of Conti |
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| Father | Philippe of France | ||||
| Mother | Elisabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate | ||||
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Philippe d'Orléans (born August 2, 1674 – died December 2, 1723) was a very important member of the French royal family. He was known as the Duke of Orléans. From 1715 to 1723, he served as the Regent of the Kingdom of France. This meant he ruled the country while the young king was too young.
Philippe was born at his father's palace in Saint-Cloud, France. From the day he was born, he was called the Duke of Chartres. His father was Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, who was the younger brother of the famous King Louis XIV. His mother was Elisabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate.
In 1692, Philippe married his cousin, Françoise Marie de Bourbon. She was the youngest daughter of King Louis XIV. Philippe became the regent for Louis XV because Louis was still a child. Philippe ruled France until Louis XV became old enough to rule himself in February 1723. This time period, from 1715 to 1723, is known as the Regency. Philippe died in Versailles in 1723. People often remember him as le Régent, which means "the Regent."
Philippe's Family
Philippe d'Orléans had several children with his wife, Françoise Marie de Bourbon. They were all part of the royal family.
- Mademoiselle de Valois (born December 17, 1693 - died October 17, 1694) passed away when she was a baby.
- Marie Louise Élisabeth d'Orléans (born August 20, 1695 - died July 21, 1719) married Charles of France, Duke of Berry. They had children.
- Louise Adélaïde d'Orléans (born August 13, 1698 - died February 10, 1743) became an Abbess in Chelles. She never married.
- Charlotte Aglaé d'Orléans (born October 20, 1700 - died January 19, 1761) married Francesco III d'Este, Duke of Modena. They also had children.
- Louis d'Orléans (born August 4, 1703 - died February 4, 1752) married Margravine Johanna of Baden-Baden. They had children and continued the family line.
- Louise Élisabeth d'Orléans (born December 11, 1709 - died June 16, 1742) married King Louis I of Spain. They did not have any children.
- Philippine Élisabeth d'Orléans (born December 18, 1714 - died May 21, 1734) was engaged to Infante Carlos of Spain, but she passed away before they could marry.
- Louise Diane d'Orléans (born June 27, 1716 - died September 26, 1736) married Louis François de Bourbon. They had children.
