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King Louis XIV’s court was full of luxury and intrigue, but the so-called “Sun King” had nothing on his brother Philippe. As the younger son of the French royal family, Philippe had none of the burden and all of the fun—and he took full advantage of this privilege. From his illicit romances to his disastrous marriages, Philippe broke hearts and budgets his entire life, and he did it all the way to his sudden end. 1. He Was A Spoiled ChildFrom the moment he was born in 1640, Philippe’s life seemed perfect. The second son of Queen Anne of Austria and King Louis XIII, the infant was a Fils de Fra…