Louis Grand Dauphin Royalty

Louis of France (1 November 1661 – 14 April 1711) was the eldest son and heir of Louis XIV, King of France, and his spouse, Maria Theresa of Spain. As the heir apparent to the French throne, he was styled Dauphin. He became known as Le Grand Dauphin after the birth of his own son, Le Petit Dauphin. As he died before his father, he never became king.

Personal facts

Louis Grand Dauphin
Birth dateNovember 01, 1661
Birth place
Palace of Fontainebleau , France
Date of deathApril 14, 1711
Place of death
Château de Meudon , France
Resting place
Basilica of St Denis , France
Parents
Louis XIV of France
Maria Theresa of Spain
Spouse
Marie Émilie de Joly de Choin
TitleDauphin of France

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