At the age of 13, crowned, of age, the heir of the Sun King takes the reins of his kingdom. But the health of Louis XV is fragile. It is urgent to marry him in order to give an heir to the throne. In the name of peace, the king was engaged...See moreAt the age of 13, crowned, of age, the heir of the Sun King takes the reins of his kingdom. But the health of Louis XV is fragile. It is urgent to marry him in order to give an heir to the throne. In the name of peace, the king was engaged to the Spanish infanta, who was only 7 years old. Determined to reverse this alliance, his ministers set out to find a new queen for France. The choice of the Polish Marie Leszczynska created a scandal and led to a new war in Europe.
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