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Princesses combinées

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Les princesses combinées ("the combined princesses") was a group of French aristocrats during the reign of Louis XVI of France. Some authors named two, three or four members of the coterie. They were:

  • Adelaïde-Felicité-Henriette d'Hénin, princess of Hénin (1750-1820?)
  • Anne Louise Marie de Beauvau, princess of Poix
  • the duchess of Lauzun, later duchess of Biron
  • the princess of Bouillon
  • the countess of Simiane
  • They were close friends since childhood. They followed Rousseau, Voltaire and the Encyclopedistes, supported each other and were discreet in their love affairs, contrasting with other ladies of the court. Their social circle included the De Lameth brothers, the duke of Guines and Henriette-Lucy, Marquise de La Tour du Pin Gouvernet.

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