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Philippe, Chevalier de Lorraine

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Philippe
Chevalier de Lorraine
Born1643
Died8 December 1702
Paris, France
Issue
Detail
Alexandre, Chevalier de Beauvernois
Full name
Philippe de Lorraine
HouseGuise
FatherHenri of Lorraine
MotherMarguerite Philippe du Cambout

Philippe of Lorraine (1643 – 8 December 1702), known as the Chevalier de Lorraine, was a French nobleman and member of the House of Guise, cadet of the Ducal House of Lorraine. He was the renowned lover of Philippe of France, Duke of Orléans, Monsieur, only brother of Louis XIV. Even though he never married, he is said to have had illegitimate children.