Madam de Pompadour is mistress (jan 1, 1745 – jan 1, 1751)

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Pompadour took charge of the king's schedule and was a valued aide and advisor, despite her frail health and many political enemies. She secured titles of nobility for herself and her relatives, and built a network of clients and supporters. She was particularly careful not to alienate the Queen, Marie Leszczyńska. On 8 February 1756, the Marquise de Pompadour was named as the thirteenth lady in waiting to the queen, a position considered the most prestigious at the court, which accorded her with honors.

Pompadour effectively played the role of prime minister, becoming responsible for appointing advancements, favors, and dismissals, and contributing in domestic and foreign politics.

Marie chose to end being the mistress of the King due to poor health conditions, and it coincidentally aligned with a holiday where the King would be expected to renounce his mistress. She declared herself a "friend of the King" and kept much of her power.

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