# Regency of Philippe d’Orléans begins (1715)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1715-regency-of-philippe-d-orleans-begins
Location: France

The duke governed during Louis XV’s minority and shifted court life temporarily back toward Paris. Within the broader Bourbon & Ancien Régime period, Bourbon France became a leading European power through stronger royal government, global expansion, war and court culture. Fiscal strain, social privilege and Enlightenment criticism accumulated beneath the apparent strength of the Ancien Régime. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Louis XV (King of France). Regency of Philippe d’Orléans begins is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Regency of Philippe d’Orléans begins is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France.

Ruler at the time: [Louis XV](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-xv)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Regency of Philippe d’Orléans begins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Regency+of+Philippe+d%E2%80%99Orl%C3%A9ans+begins&go=Go)
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- [Wikipedia — Timeline of French history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_French_history)