As a result of the wars and his lavish spending France found itself slipping towards economic problems. His mistresses such as Madame Pompadour and Madame Du Barry would have money lavished on them to spend on property, dresses and jewellery. Louis would be characterised and criticised as Marquise de Pompadour's Madame du Barry as having a weakness for women. This last war saw them lose territory across the globe including Canada and India to the their bitter rival Britain. They then fought Britain and Prussia whilst being allied to the Austrians in the Seven Years War (1756-1763). France would fight alongside Prussia against Britain and Austria in the War of the Austrian Succession. In 1733, France became involved in the War of the Polish Succession ultimately failing in their ambition to return Louis’ father in law to the throne. Throughout his reign Louis and France became intertwined in foreign affairs. By September 1729 she had given birth to a son (after two daughters). He would marry Marie Leszczyńska, daughter of Stanisław I, the deposed king of Poland. Thirteen years later Louis would become ruler of France.
Until he came of age the country was run by a Regent. Louis XV was born on 15 February 1710 at the age of five he became King of France replacing his great grandfather Louis XIV.
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