Births on August 6

Louise de La Vallière

Born on August 6, 1644

Louise de La Vallière, French mistress of Louis XIV of France (d. 1710)

Louise de La Vallière (Françoise Louise de La Baume Le Blanc; 6 August 1644 – 7 June 1710) was a mistress of Louis XIV of France from 1661 to 1667. She later became the Duchess of La Vallière and Duchess of Vaujours in her own right. She has no known surviving descendants. After leaving Louis XIV's court, Louise dedicated the rest of her years to religion, becoming a nun in 1674.

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Events on 1644

18 Mar

Colony of Virginia
The Third Anglo-Powhatan War begins in the Colony of Virginia.
25 May

Wu Sangui
Ming general Wu Sangui forms an alliance with the invading Manchus and opens the gates of the Great Wall of China at Shanhaiguan pass, letting the Manchus through towards the capital Beijing.
27 May

Battle of Shanhai Pass
Manchu regent Dorgon defeats rebel leader Li Zicheng of the Shun dynasty at the Battle of Shanhai Pass, allowing the Manchus to enter and conquer the capital city of Beijing.
6 Jun

Shunzhi Emperor
The Qing dynasty Manchu forces led by the Shunzhi Emperor capture Beijing during the collapse of the Ming dynasty.
2 Jul

Battle of Marston Moor
English Civil War: Battle of Marston Moor.

Births on August 6

Louise de La Vallière

Born on August 6, 1644

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Wu Sangui

Battle of Shanhai Pass

Shunzhi Emperor

Battle of Marston Moor