Élisabeth Charlotte d'Orléans

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Élisabeth Charlotte d'Orléans
Born13 September 1676
Palace of Versailles, France
Died23 December 1744
Château de Saint-Cloud, France
Spouse(s)Philippe II, Duke of Orléans
Parents
  • Philippe I, Duke of Orléans (father)
  • Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate (mother)


Élisabeth Charlotte d'Orléans (13 September 1676 – 23 December 1744) was a member of the French royal family. She was born at the Palace of Versailles in France, the daughter of Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, and Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate.

Élisabeth Charlotte married her cousin, Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, in 1698. The couple had one son, Louis, Duke of Orléans.

Known for her intelligence and wit, Élisabeth Charlotte was a prominent figure at the court of Louis XIV. She was also a prolific letter writer, with her correspondence providing valuable insights into the political and social life of the time.

After the death of her husband in 1723, Élisabeth Charlotte retired to the Château de Saint-Cloud where she spent her remaining years.

Élisabeth Charlotte d'Orléans passed away on 23 December 1744 at the Château de Saint-Cloud.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD