The Seven Years War: King Louis XV

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Louis XV was born on February 15, 1710 in Versailles, France. He was never expected to become king of France because his grandfather was the next in line and also his father and older brother were in front of him for the throne. Families tragedies such as the death of his grandfather, his parents, and older brother dying of illness. Louis XV became the king of France at the young age of 5. King Louis XV married Marie Leszczynska and had 10 children, but only 7 lived to adulthood. He earned the admiration for the French people and earned the name “Le Bien Aime” or “The Well-Loved” during the War of Austrian Succession. He lost much of his admiration because the war proved to be very costly. In the Seven Years War, Louis XV sided with his former