Court of Louis XV of France
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The Court of Louis XV of France was the opulent and politically influential royal household and social center at Versailles and Paris during the mid-18th century, known for its elaborate etiquette, patronage of the arts, and intricate webs of aristocratic intrigue.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Court of Louis XV of France canonical | 6 |
| Court of Louis XV | 2 |
| French court of Louis XV | 1 |
| court of Louis XV | 1 |
| court of Louis XV of France | 1 |
Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
French royal household
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royal court ⓘ |
| associatedWithEvent |
Diplomatic Revolution of 1756
NERFINISHED
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Parlementary crises of the 1750s–1770s ⓘ Seven Years’ War diplomacy ⓘ financial strains of the French monarchy ⓘ |
| country | Kingdom of France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| courtCeremony |
coucher of the king
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court ballets ⓘ fireworks and garden fêtes ⓘ lever of the king ⓘ public meals of the king ⓘ royal balls ⓘ |
| economicImpact |
high expenditure on luxury goods
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patronage of Gobelins and Sèvres manufactures ⓘ support of Parisian artisans and craftsmen ⓘ |
| endTime | 1774 ⓘ |
| governedBy |
court etiquette
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rules of precedence ⓘ system of court ranks ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Maison du Roi
NERFINISHED
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court theatres ⓘ royal academies’ ceremonies ⓘ royal apartments ⓘ royal chapel ⓘ royal guards ⓘ royal household officers ⓘ royal kitchens ⓘ royal stables ⓘ |
| influenced |
18th‑century interior design
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European aristocratic manners ⓘ European court culture ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Court of Louis XIV of France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
aristocratic intrigue
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elaborate etiquette ⓘ influence on European fashion ⓘ influence on decorative arts ⓘ patronage of the arts ⓘ rococo style culture ⓘ sumptuous court festivals ⓘ |
| languageUsed | French ⓘ |
| locatedInTimePeriod |
18th century
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Ancien Régime NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| monarch | Louis XV of France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFigure |
Cardinal de Fleury
NERFINISHED
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Duke of Choiseul NERFINISHED ⓘ Madame de Pompadour NERFINISHED ⓘ Madame du Barry NERFINISHED ⓘ Marie Leszczyńska NERFINISHED ⓘ future Louis XVI of France ⓘ |
| patronOf |
decorative arts
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music ⓘ opera ⓘ painting ⓘ sculpture ⓘ theatre ⓘ |
| politicalRole |
arena of factional rivalry
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center of monarchical decision‑making ⓘ site of ministerial appointments ⓘ |
| primarySeat | Palace of Versailles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Roman Catholicism ⓘ |
| secondarySeat |
Palace of Fontainebleau
NERFINISHED
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Tuileries Palace NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| socialRole |
model for other European courts
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social center of French high nobility ⓘ |
| startTime | 1715 ⓘ |
| stylePeriod |
Louis XV style
NERFINISHED
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Rococo ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Charles de Rohan, prince de Soubise
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DuBarry Was a Lady
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court of Louis XV
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court of Louis XV of France
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French court of Louis XV
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Court of Louis XV
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Court of Louis XV