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Also Known As Philippe, duc d’Anjou
Born December 19, 1683 • Versailles • France
Died July 9, 1746 (aged 62) • Madrid • Spain
Title / Office king (1770-1724), Spain • king (1724-1746), Spain
House / Dynasty house of Bourbon
Notable Family Members spouse Isabella Farnese • father Louis de France • son Louis • son Ferdinand VI • son Charles III

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