This King was largely influenced by his chief mistress, Madame de Pompadour. His decisions weakened the French treasury and discredited the absolute monarchy.
- Louis-Philippe
- Louis XV
- Jean I
- Louis XIV
Answer
The correct answer is B) Louis XV.
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