NOUN | person | Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, Montespan, Marquise de Montespan | French noblewoman who was mistress to Louis XIV until he became attracted to Madame de Maintenon (1641-1707) |
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Meaning | French noblewoman who was mistress to Louis XIV until he became attracted to Madame de Maintenon (1641-1707). | |
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Synonyms | Montespan, Marquise de Montespan | |
Instance of | marchioness, marquise | A noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess |
Catalan | Montespan |
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