Louis, dauphin de France, in a pastel by Maurice Quentin de La Tour

Louis Ferdinand, dauphin de France (1729-1765), born in Versailles, was the eldest and only surviving son of King Louis XV of France and Queen Marie Leszczyńska, and thus heir apparent (dauphin) to the throne of France. Image File history File links Louisfrance. ... Image File history File links Louisfrance. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Events July 30 - Baltimore, Maryland is founded. ... 1765 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... , Versailles (pronounced , roughly vair-sye’, in French), formerly the de facto capital of the kingdom of France, is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and is still an important administrative and judicial center. ... Louis XV (February 15, 1710 – May 10, 1774), the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé), was King of France from 1715 until his death. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... Contrasting with heir presumptive, an heir apparent is one who cannot be prevented from inheriting by the birth of any other person. ... For other uses, see Dauphin (disambiguation). ...

The birth of an heir to the throne had long been awaited since the tragic decimation of the French royal family in the early 1710s (see Louis XV of France). When the third pregnancy of Marie Leszczyńska resulted in a son in 1729, there was great rejoicing and celebrations complete with fireworks (memorialized in engravings) in all the major cities of France, and indeed in most European courts. For the first time in 15 years, the future of the dynasty seemed assured. Louis XV (February 15, 1710 – May 10, 1774), the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé), was King of France from 1715 until his death. ...

In 1745, the 16-year-old dauphin Louis was married to the first cousin of his father, the 19-year-old infanta Maria-Teresa of Spain, daughter of King Philip V of Spain and Elizabeth Farnese. This marriage followed a tradition of alliances with Catholic powers and wars against Protestant countries going back to Louis XIV of France, as well as an alliance of the two Bourbon dynasties against the Habsburg Monarchy, the hereditary enemy of the House of Bourbon. However, the frail and delicate Maria Teresa died shortly after giving birth to her first child on July 22, 1746. Said child was Princess Marie-Thérèse of France (July 19, 1746 - April 27, 1748). // Events May 11 - War of Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy - At Fontenoy, French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army including the Black Watch June 4 – Frederick the Great destroys Austrian army at Hohenfriedberg August 19 - Beginning of the 45 Jacobite Rising at Glenfinnan September 12 - Francis I is elected... King Philip V of Spain (December 19, 1683 – July 9, 1746) or Philippe of Anjou was king of Spain from 1700 to 1746, the first of the Bourbon dynasty in Spain. ... Elizabeth Farnese, queen of Spain Elizabeth Farnese (October 25, 1692 – July 11, 1766), Queen consort of Spain, also known as Isabel de Farnesio or Isabella Farnese, was the only daughter of Odoardo II Farnese, Duke of Parma. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... Louis XIV (Louis-Dieudonné) (September 5, 1638 – September 1, 1715), reigned as King of France and of Navarre from May 14, 1643 until his death at the age of 77. ... The House of Bourbon is an important European royal house. ... The Habsburg Monarchy, often called Austrian Monarchy or simply Austria, are the territories ruled by the Austrian branch of the House of Habsburg, and then by the successor House of Habsburg-Lorraine, between 1526 and 1867/1918. ... The House of Bourbon is an important European royal house. ... July 22 is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining. ... // Events Catharine de Ricci (born 1522) canonized. ... July 19 is the 200th day (201st in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 165 days remaining. ... // Events Catharine de Ricci (born 1522) canonized. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Events April 24 - A congress assembles at Aix-la-Chapelle with the intent to conclude the struggle known as the War of Austrian Succession - at October 18 - The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed to end the war Adam Smith begins to deliver public lectures in Edinburgh Building of...

18-year-old Louis was re-married in 1747 to 16-year-old Marie-Josèphe of Saxony, younger daughter of Maria Josepha of Austria and (Frederick) August, Prince-Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, who gave birth to three kings of France. // Events January 31 - The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Dock Hospital April 9 - The Scottish Jacobite Lord Lovat was beheaded by axe on Tower Hill, London, for high treason; he was the last man to be executed in this way in Britain May 14 - First battle of Cape... Marie-Josèphe of Saxony Marie-Josèphe of Saxony, (4 November 1731-13 March 1767), Dauphiness of France, was the daughter of Augustus II, prince-Elector of Saxony and king of Poland, and Marie Josepha of Austria, (1699-1757), the daughter of Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor. ... Archduchess Maria Josefa of Austria, Queen of Poland. ... Reign From 1734 until October 5, 1763 Elected In 1734 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On January 17, 1734 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Wettin Parents August II Mocny ? Consorts Marie Josepha Children Frederick Christian Date of Birth October 7, 1696 Place of... The prince-electors or electoral princes of the Holy Roman Empire — German: Kurfürst (singular) Kurfürsten (plural) — were the members of the electoral college of the Holy Roman Empire, having the function of electing the Emperors of Germany. ... The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen; Sorbian: Swobodny Stata Sakska) is at a land area of 18,413 km² and a population of 4. ... Poland was ruled by dukes (c. ...

Henry IV Sister    Catherine of Navarre, Duchess of Lorraine Children    Louis XIII    Elisabeth, Queen of Spain    Christine Marie, Duchess of Savoy    Nicholas Henry    Gaston, Duke of Orléans    Henriette-Marie, Queen of England and Scotland Louis XIII Children    Louis XIV    Philippe, Duke of Orléans Louis XIV Children    Louis, the Grand Dauphin    Marie-Anne    Marie-Therese    Philippe-Charles, Duc d'Anjou    Louis-François, Duc d'Anjou Grandchildren    Louis, Duke of Burgundy    King Philip V of Spain    Charles, Duke of Berry Great Grandchildren    Louis, Duke of Brittany    Louis XV Louis XV Children    Louise-Elisabeth, Duchess of Parma    Louis, Dauphin    Madame Marie Adélaïde    Madame Victoire Grandchildren    Clotilde, Queen of Sardinia    Louis XVI    Louis XVIII    Charles X    Madame Élisabeth Louis XVI Children    Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte, Duchess of Angouleme    Louis-Joseph, Dauphin    Louis (XVII)    Sophie-Beatrix Louis (XVII) Louis XVIII Charles X Children    Louis (XIX), Duke of Angoulême    Charles, Duke of Berry Grandchildren    Henry (V), comte de Chambord    Louise, Duchess of Parma

The dauphin Louis was rather plump, but well educated and not dim-witted in the least. A man of study, cultivated and lover of music, he preferred the pleasures of conversation to those of hunting, balls, or spectacles. With a keen sense of morality, very much committed to his wife Marie-Josèphe of Saxony, he was a fervent supporter of the Jesuits, like his very Catholic mother and sisters, and was led by them to worship the Sacred Heart. He appeared in the eyes of his sisters as the ideal of the Christian prince, in sharp contrast with their father Louis XV whose morality was most compromised after 1740. The House of Bourbon is an important European royal house. ... Self-designed File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Henry IV (French: Henri IV; December 13, 1553 – May 14, 1610), was the first monarch of the Bourbon dynasty in France. ... 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Kept away from government affairs by his father, the dauphin Louis was at the center of the religiously devout party (see dévots), which hoped to gain power with his accession to the throne. Dévots (pronounced /devo/ and meaning devout people in French) was the name given in France in the first half of the 17th century to a party following a Catholic policy of opposition to the Protestants inside France, and alliance with the Catholic Austrian Empire abroad. ...

The dauphin Louis died of tuberculosis at Fontainebleau in 1765 at the age of 36, while his father was still alive, thus never becoming king of France. His mother Queen Marie and maternal grandfather (King Stanislas, ruler of Lorraine) also survived him. His eldest surviving son Louis, Duke of Berry, became the new dauphin, and later ascended the throne as Louis XVI at the death of Louis XV. Tuberculosis (commonly abbreviated as TB) is an infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can also affect the central nervous system (meningitis), lymphatic system, circulatory system (Miliary tuberculosis), genitourinary system, bones and joints. ... Location within France Fontainebleau is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. ... 1765 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... ... Louis XVI, also called Louis August, Duke of Berry (born August 23, 1754 in Versailles; died January 21, 1793 in Paris) was King of France and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, and then King of the French from 1791 to 1792. ...

Marriages and children

He married Maria Teresa of Spain (11 June 1726 – 22 July 1746) and they had a daughter: June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining. ... Events George Friderich Handel becomes a British subject. ... July 22 is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining. ... // Events Catharine de Ricci (born 1522) canonized. ...

• Marie-Thérèse (19 July 1746 – 27 April 1748).

He married secondly Marie-Josèphe of Saxony (4 November 1731 – 13 March 1767) on 9 February 1747 and they had 8 children: July 19 is the 200th day (201st in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 165 days remaining. ... // Events Catharine de Ricci (born 1522) canonized. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... Events April 24 - A congress assembles at Aix-la-Chapelle with the intent to conclude the struggle known as the War of Austrian Succession - at October 18 - The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed to end the war Adam Smith begins to deliver public lectures in Edinburgh Building of... Marie-Josèphe of Saxony Marie-Josèphe of Saxony, (4 November 1731-13 March 1767), Dauphiness of France, was the daughter of Augustus II, prince-Elector of Saxony and king of Poland, and Marie Josepha of Austria, (1699-1757), the daughter of Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor. ... November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 57 days remaining. ... Events 10 Downing Street becomes the official residence of the United Kingdoms Prime Minister when Robert Walpole moves in. ... March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (73rd in leap years). ... 1767 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... February 9 is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... // Events January 31 - The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Dock Hospital April 9 - The Scottish Jacobite Lord Lovat was beheaded by axe on Tower Hill, London, for high treason; he was the last man to be executed in this way in Britain May 14 - First battle of Cape...

• Marie-Zéphyrine (26 August 1750–1 September 1755).
• Louis, duke of Burgundy (13 September 1751–22 March 1761).
• Xavier, duke of Aquitaine (8 September 1753–22 February 1754).
• Louis, duke of Berry, the future king Louis XVI (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793) (guillotined).
• Louis,count of Provence, the future king Louis XVIII (17 November 1755 – 16 September 1824).
• Charles, count of Artois, the future king Charles X (9 October 1757 – 6 November 1836).
• Marie-Clotilde (23 September 1759 – 7 March 1802), married King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia, prince of Piedmont.
• Élisabeth (3 May 1764 – 10 May 1794), known as Madame Élisabeth (guillotined).

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External link

• De la Tour's pastels at the Musée l'Écuyer, Saint-Quentin, (in French) the pastel illustrated above described as a study for one of four portraits De la Tour made of the Dauphin (according to a letter of the Marquis de Marigny), of which the only known survivor, at the Louvre is dated 1748. The curators at the Musée l'Écuyer consider the study above to have served perhaps for the first of these portraits, that of 1745.