Philippe II, Duke of Orléans
member of the royal family of France, Regent of the Kingdom from 1715 to 1723 (1674–1723)
Philippe II, Duke of Orléans was born on August 2, 1674 in Château de Saint-Cloud and died on December 2, 1723 in Versailles, aged 49. Recorded occupations: art collector, military personnel, ruler, artist, painter and etcher. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include regent. Notable works include “Orleans Collection”. Honours include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit, Knight of the Order of Saint Michael and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
- Born
- August 2, 1674 · Château de Saint-Cloud
- Died
- December 2, 1723 · Versailles
- Age at death
- 49
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- art collector, military personnel, ruler, artist, painter, etcher
- Positions held
- regent
- Notable works
- Orleans Collection
- Honours
- Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit, Knight of the Order of Saint Michael, Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
- Wikipedia editions
- 43 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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