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Philippe I de France, duc d’Orléans
- Philippe I de France, duc d’Orléans was the first of the last Bourbon dynasty of ducs de Orléans. He was the younger brother of King Louis XIV (reigned 1643–1715), who prevented him from exercising political influence but tolerated him as an overtly respected and covertly despised figure at court.
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Philippe de France, brother of Louis XIV, known as “Monsieur”, played no part in the political affairs of the kingdom. Known for preferring his male favourites to his wives, more at home in Paris than at Versailles, he won a famous military victory over William of Orange in 1677.
Monsieur Philippe I, Duke of Orléans (21 September 1640 – 9 June 1701) was the younger son of King Louis XIII of France and Anne of Austria, and the younger brother of King Louis XIV. He was the founder of the House of Orléans, a cadet branch of the ruling House of Bourbon.
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As a child, Philippe was raised in a very deliberate manner. His mother had watched her husband and his younger brother be at odds for decades, and Anne was determined that this fate would not befall her two sons. As a result, everything about Philippe’s upbringing was designed to minimize any threat he might pose to his older brother as king. Phil...
In 1661, at the age of 21, Philippe was granted the title of Duke of Orléans by his brother. Philippe was now officially Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, meaning he needed an heir for his new title and estate. It was time for the young prince to get married. Philippe turned to his brother in his search for a wife, and Louis arranged for his younger bro...
One of the many reasons why Philippe is such a fascinating historical figure is his refusal to be easily categorized. He lived his life openly and flamboyantly, and as previously mentioned, he was a notorious crossdresser. He also served in the military, first in 1667, and later in 1676 and 1677 during the Franco-Dutch war. Philippe often served on...
On June 9th, 1701, Philippe was having dinner with his son at Saint-Cloud. As they stood up after the meal, Philippe suddenly cried out and collapsed into his son’s arms. He had suffered a stroke, and Philippe died at the age of 60 later that day. His death was mourned in both Paris and Versailles by many, including the king and Philippe’s wife Eli...
Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, was many things, but boring was certainly not one of them. His life story is fascinating, and personally, I wish more people knew about the life of the younger brother of the Sun King. He lived his life openly at a time when it was far from safe to do so, even with his royal blood to protect him. And his openness allowe...
Sep 17, 2024 · Philippe I de France, duc d’Orléans was the first of the last Bourbon dynasty of ducs de Orléans. He was the younger brother of King Louis XIV (reigned 1643–1715), who prevented him from exercising political influence but tolerated him as an overtly respected and covertly despised figure at court.
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The third dynasty was headed by Gaston (1608–60), whose title from 1626 passed to the fourth dynasty under Philippe I (1640–1701), younger brother of Louis XIV. Philippe’s descendants included Louis-Philippe-Joseph, duke d’ Orléans, and Louis-Philippe, king of France from 1830 to 1848.
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Apr 3, 2014 · Louis XIV had a brother named Philippe, who was two years younger. On May 14, 1643, when Louis XIV was just 4 and a half years old, his father passed away.
Dec 2, 2009 · A younger brother, Philippe, followed two years later. When his father died on May 14, 1643, 4-year-old Louis inherited the crown of a fractured, unstable and nearly insolvent France.
