Philippe II, Duke of Orléans

Philippe II, Duke of Orléans (1674–1723) was a French art collector, military personnel and ruler.

Also recorded as Philippe d'Orléans; Regent of the Kingdom; Philippe II; Philippe d'Orleans; Philippe d' Orleans; Philippe von Orléans.

Overview

Born at Château de Saint-Cloud in 1674, died at Versailles in 1723.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Positions recorded include regent.

Works named in the authority record are Orleans Collection.

Work by Philippe II, Duke of Orléans is recorded in the collections of Philadelphia Museum of Art and Yale Center for British Art.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit, Knight of the Order of Saint Michael and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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    “Philippe II, Duke of Orléans”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q155596: Philippe II, Duke of Orléans

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