Politics · 1721–1764
Madame de Pompadour — Age & Birthday
Born: 29 December 1721 · Died: 15 April 1764 · Age at death: 42
How old was Madame de Pompadour when she died?
Madame de Pompadour died aged 42. She was born on 29 December 1721 and died on 15 April 1764.
Powerful chief mistress and advisor to King Louis XV of France
Did you know?A notable patron of the arts, she was instrumental in establishing the famous Sèvres porcelain factory.
Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour (French:; 29 December 1721 – 15 April 1764), commonly known as Madame de Pompadour, was a member of the French court. She was the official chief mistress of King Louis XV from 1745 to 1751, and remained influential as court favourite until her death.
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- Age at death
- 42
- Years since death
- 262
- Born
- December 29, 1721 · Paris, France
- Died
- April 15, 1764
- Cause of death
- Tuberculosis
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Politics
Family
- Father
- Charles François Paul Le Normant de Tournehem, François Poisson
- Mother
- Madeleine de La Motte
- Spouse
- Charles Guillaume Le Normant d'Étioles
- Child
- Alexandrine Le Normant d'Étiolles
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