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(Noblewomen) Madame de Pompadour served as the official chief mistress of King Louis XV from 1745 to 1751. She remained influential at court until her death, managing the king's schedule, offering advice, acquiring titles of nobility, and cultivating a network of clients and supporters. Pompadour held the esteemed position of thirteenth lady-in-waiting to the queen. Known for her patronage of architecture and decorative arts, particularly porcelain, she supported Enlightenment thinkers like Voltaire. Despite facing criticism, historians recognize her positively for her contributions to the arts and French culture.
