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n. - French noblewoman who was mistress to Louis XIV until he became attracted to Madame de Maintenon (1641-1707).

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  • Montespan was the cause of the King's love for old Maintenon.
  • The King did not regret Montespan more than he did La Fontange.
  • Montespan keep a bank together; different tables are occupied by
  • When Montespan was in power, at least there was nothing of this sort.
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