Louis XV of France was born on 15 February 1710 in Palace of Versailles. King of France from 1715 until his death, Louis XV came to the throne at the age of five as the great-grandson of Louis XIV, with the Duke of Orleans as regent. His long reign saw France lose much of its empire, including Canada and territories in India, in the Seven Years' War, and the rise of the Enlightenment. Initially known as the Beloved, he lost popularity because of the extravagance of his court, the influence of mistresses such as Madame de Pompadour and Madame du Barry, and costly wars. His financial and political problems left a difficult legacy for his grandson and successor Louis XVI.
Before and after
- from 14 September 1708 to 21 September 1708Capture of Minorca
- 18 September 1709Birth of Samuel Johnson
- 29 December 1709Birth of Elizabeth I of Russia
- from 1710 to 1711Pruth River Campaign
- 15 February 1710Birth of Louis XV of France
- October 1710Founding of New Bern
- 26 April 1711Birth of David Hume
- from 5 August 1711 to 12 September 1711Siege of Bouchain
- from 10 September 1711 to 11 February 1715Tuscarora War
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