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Françoise d’AubignĂ©, marquise de Maintenon: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Madame de Maintenon ‱ Françoise Scarron
Baptized November 28, 1635
Died April 15, 1719 ‱ France
Notable Family Members spouse Louis XIV

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