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Louis Auguste, Duke of Maine

French noble (1670–1736)

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Occupation: aristocrat, military officer
Position held: Grand Master of Artillery
Citizenship: France
Born: March 31, 1670
Died: May 14, 1736

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Louis-Auguste de Bourbon, Légitimé de France, duc du Maine was an illegitimate son of Louis XIV and his official mistress, Madame de Montespan. He was later legitimized and became the king's favourite son. He was the founder of the semi-royal House of Bourbon-Maine named after his title and his surname.

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