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King of France from 1715, with the Duke of
Orleans as regent until 1723. He was the
great-grandson of Louis XIV. Indolent and
frivolous, Louis left government in the hands
of his ministers, the Duke of Bourbon and
Cardinal Fleury (1653-1743). On the latter's
death he attempted to rule alone, but became
entirely dominated by his mistresses, Mme de
Pompadour and Mme Du Barry. His foreign
policy led to Canada and India being lost to
England.