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The 23 pages that link to Louis XV, each with the reason it gives.

• Louis XIVBroader topic: He inherited the throne and a state burdened by the costs of Louis XIV’s wars.

• Seven Years' WarRelated: His government fought across Europe and overseas while facing mounting financial strain.

• Louis XVINarrower topic: Louis XVI inherited the crown and mounting fiscal problems from his grandfather.

• Pragmatic Sanction of 1713Related: France’s shifting commitments to the sanction reflected strategic rivalry with the Habsburgs.

• War of the Polish SuccessionRelated: French support tied the Polish throne dispute to France’s rivalry with the Habsburgs.

• Jean-Philippe RameauRelated: Rameau received royal recognition and worked within the court culture of Louis XV’s reign.

• Diplomatic RevolutionRelated: He approved France’s rapprochement with Austria despite the kingdoms’ traditional rivalry.

• Madame de PompadourRelated: As her royal confidant and patron, he gave her unusual access to political and cultural life.

• Jean-Georges NoverreRelated: Noverre’s early career unfolded amid the court culture sustained under Louis XV.

• Corsican RepublicRelated: His government sent the forces that conquered Corsica and ended the republic.

• Louis Antoine de BougainvilleRelated: Bougainville’s expeditions and military service took place under his monarchy.

• François BoucherRelated: Royal appointments under Louis XV brought Boucher authority and major commissions.

• François CouperinRelated: Couperin continued to hold royal musical appointments during Louis XV’s reign.

• Madame du BarryRelated: As du Barry’s royal lover, he gave her a place at court and made her politically conspicuous.

• Maurice de SaxeRelated: Saxe served France under Louis XV and received royal command in its wars.

• Stanisław LeszczyńskiRelated: Louis XV supported the settlement that placed Leszczyński in Lorraine.

• Claude-Nicolas LedouxRelated: Royal patronage during his reign helped establish Ledoux’s early career.

• François QuesnayRelated: Quesnay served as physician to Louis XV and worked within the royal court.

• François-André Danican PhilidorRelated: Philidor’s musical work began in the court culture of Louis XV’s France.

• Rosalba CarrieraRelated: Carriera’s Paris visit exposed her portrait style to the French court and its elite.

• Charles Louis Auguste FouquetRelated: Fouquet served the French crown during Louis XV's reign.

• Chevalière d'ÉonRelated: He employed d'Éon in the Secret du Roi, France's clandestine diplomatic network.

• Pierre-Augustin de BeaumarchaisRelated: Beaumarchais entered courtly life during Louis XV’s reign.