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Marie Adélaïde of Savoy — Duchess of Burgundy, Louis XV’s mother, 1685–1712
Married at twelve, she was the delight of Louis XIV’s ageing court; death took her at twenty-six, six days before her husband, leaving a two-year-old orphan who would reign fifty-nine years. (Editorial synthesis)
Marie Adélaïde of Savoy married the Duke of Burgundy (from 1697 to 1712, her death). (source: Château de Versailles)
Marie Adélaïde of Savoy was born in Turin. (source: Larousse)
Marie Adélaïde of Savoy died in Versailles. (source: Larousse)
Marie Adélaïde of Savoy died of measles. (source: Château de Versailles)
Recorded child of Marie Adélaïde of Savoy: Louis XV.
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