Philippe I, Duke of Orléans nickname(s):
Philippe I Duke of Orléans, Duke of Orléans, Philippe I, Philippe Duke of Orléans, Philippe of Orléans, Philippe of France, Monsieur, Philippe D'Orléans, Duke of Anjou, Duke of Valois, Duke of Chartres, Duke of Nemours, Marquis of Coucy, Marquis of Folembray, Count of Dourdan, Count of Romorantin, The grandfather of Europe
Philippe I, Duke of Orléans date of birth:
September 21, 1640
How old was Philippe I, Duke of Orléans when died?
60
Where was Philippe I, Duke of Orléans born?
Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
When did Philippe I, Duke of Orléans die?
June 9, 1701
Where did Philippe I, Duke of Orléans die?
Château de Saint-Cloud, France
What color are Philippe I, Duke of Orléans's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Philippe I, Duke of Orléans's hair?
Black
Is Philippe I, Duke of Orléans gay or straight?
Gay
What religion is Philippe I, Duke of Orléans?
Roman Catholic
What is Philippe I, Duke of Orléans's ethnicity?
White
What is Philippe I, Duke of Orléans nationality?
French
What is Philippe I, Duke of Orléans's occupation?
Royalty
Who is Philippe I, Duke of Orléans's father?
Louis XIII of France
Who is Philippe I, Duke of Orléans's mother?
Anne of Austria
Philippe I, Duke of Orléans brother(s):
Louis XIV of France
Short Biography
Philippe of France (21 September 1640 – 9 June 1701) was the youngest son of Louis XIII of France and his queen consort Anne of Austria. His older brother was the famous Louis XIV, le roi soleil. Styled Duke of Anjou from birth, Philippe became Duke of Orléans upon the death of his uncle Gaston, Duke of Orléans. During the reign of his brother he was known simply as Monsieur. Openly homosexual, he married twice: firstly to Henrietta of England, Minette, sister of Charles II of England. During their marriage, Philippe met and began a relationship with the Chevalier de Lorraine who was the great love of Philippe's life, their long relationship beginning in 1668. After the alleged poisoning of Minette, Philippe married again in 1671 to Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate, Liselotte.