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| Born | December 29, 1721 |
| Hometown | Paris, Kingdom of France |
| Spouse | Charles Guillaume Le Normant d'Étiolles (m 1741 - 1764) |
| Partner | Louis XV |
| Children | Alexandrine Le Normant d'Étiolles , Charles Guillaume Louis (1741–42) , (1744–1754) |
| Parents | François Poisson , Madeleine de La Motte |
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Why pink is the most divisive colour in history
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The Story Behind One Of The Most Romantic Traditions Of All Time
Think the two dozen roses your co-worker got delivered to her desk this morning are impressive? According to legend, the "highly cultured" lover of ceramics put beds of rose petals everywhere to shame when she filled her outdoor conservatory with hand-made painted, porcelain flowers and carefully scented them to match the real ones, all in preparation for a visit from her man. When she challenged Louis and the courtiers to tell the difference, the king picked a porcelain one and, discovering wh
