Madame de Pompadour
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Meet Madame de Pompadour, an intelligent and captivating woman, who rose from a relatively unassuming life, to become the undisputed mistress of King Louis XV. She held a very influential ‘behind the scenes’ position, at court. Known as one of the most influential women of the French 18th Century, she contributed with many intellectual and artistic achievements, throughout her life. Discover where her love of art took her, and follow the fascinating risks and negotiations she took in her personal life, that enabled her to lead such an extraordinary existence.
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