Louise de la Vallière

Louise de la Vallière was a prominent French noblewoman and the mistress of King Louis XIV of France during the 17th century. She was known for her beauty and charm, which captivated the king and led to a long-term affair that produced several children. Vallière's relationship with Louis XIV significantly influenced the court dynamics at the Palace of Versailles, and her life has been the subject of various literary and artistic depictions. She later became a nun, seeking a life of piety after her tumultuous years in the court.