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Great patron of the arts and mistress to Louis XV, was born 1721.

This painting, by French artist , was painted in 1759.⁠

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Great patron of the arts and mistress to Louis XV, #MadamedePompadour was born #onthisday 1721. 

This painting, by French artist #FrançoisBoucher, was painted in 1759.⁠ 

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was instrumental in bringing high culture to the French court from where it spread through France and later through all western society. She also played a key role in suppression of :

Suppression of the Society of Jesus:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suppressi…

#MadameDePompadour was instrumental in bringing high culture to the French court from where it spread through France and later through all western society. She also played a key role in suppression of #Jesuits:

Suppression of the Society of Jesus:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suppressi…
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Foot still a tad swilen but bruising is going down - Consoling myself with my favourite episode of Dr. Who - The Girl in the Fireplace - Madame de Pompadour Sophia Myles and thank you to @freestardrinks for their delivery 🍻 🚚 👍

Foot still a tad swilen but bruising is going down - Consoling myself with my favourite episode of Dr. Who - The Girl in the Fireplace - Madame de Pompadour @SophiaMyles and thank you to @freestardrinks for their delivery 🍻 🚚 👍 #DrWho #madamedepompadour #sophiamyles
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'Madame de Pompadour excelled at an art which the majority of human beings thoroughly despise because it is unprofitable and ephemeral: the art of living.'

, Madame de Pompadour

Portrait of by , 1756

'Madame de Pompadour excelled at an art which the majority of human beings thoroughly despise because it is unprofitable and ephemeral: the art of living.'

 ― #NancyMitford, Madame de Pompadour 

Portrait of #MadameDePompadour by #FrancoisBoucher, 1756

#Pompadour  #ArtOfLiving
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