Born:
September 21, 1640
Died:
June 9, 1701
Age:
60
Signature:
Philippe I, Duke of Orléans signature
Summary

Philippe, Duke of Orléans (21 September 1640 – 9 June 1701) was the younger son of Louis XIII of France and his wife, Anne of Austria. His older brother was the famous "Sun King", Louis XIV. Styled Duke of Anjou from birth, Philippe became Duke of Orléans upon the death of his uncle Gaston in 1660. In 1661, Philippe also received the dukedoms of Valois and Chartres. Following Philippe's victory in battle in 1671, Louis XIV added the dukedom of Nemours, the marquisates of Coucy and Folembray, and the countships of Dourdan and Romorantin. During the reign of his brother he was known simply as Monsieur, the traditional style at the court of France for the younger brother of the king.

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A mural commissioned c.1670 by the Philippe; (L-R) Queen Henrietta Maria of England; Philippe; his daughter Marie Louise; Minette; Queen Anne (d. 1666); Philippe's cousins, daughters of Gaston d'Orléans; Louis XIV; le Grand Dauphin; Queen Marie Therèse with her daughter Madame Royale; the Duke of Anjou; stood to the right is Mademoiselle. The picture frame with the two children are two deceased daughters of Louis and Marie Therèse.
A mural commissioned c.1670 by the Philippe; (L-R) Queen Henrietta Maria of England; Philippe; his daughter Marie Louise; Minette; Queen Anne (d. 1666); Philippe's cousins, daughters of Gaston d'Orléans; Louis XIV; le Grand Dauphin; Queen Marie Therèse with her daughter Madame Royale; the Duke of Anjou; stood to the right is Mademoiselle. The picture frame with the two children are two deceased daughters of Louis and Marie Therèse.
Philippe and his brother, the future Louis XIV of France by an unknown painter
Philippe and his brother, the future Louis XIV of France by an unknown painter
Philippe dressed for his brother's coronation, c.1654 by an unknown artist
Philippe dressed for his brother's coronation, c.1654 by an unknown artist
Philippe's first wife Princess Henrietta of England in 1661 by an unknown artist. She was described as a "springtime beauty"[32]
Philippe's first wife Princess Henrietta of England in 1661 by an unknown artist. She was described as a "springtime beauty"[32]
Philippe while Duke of Anjou, after Jean Nocret.
Philippe while Duke of Anjou, after Jean Nocret.
Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate with her two children by Philippe c.1679, Mignard.
Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate with her two children by Philippe c.1679, Mignard.
Philippe holding a medallion of his favourite daughter Marie Louise, c.1670, Pierre Mignard.
Philippe holding a medallion of his favourite daughter Marie Louise, c.1670, Pierre Mignard.
  
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