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Louis, Son of Louis XV
LOUIS, DAUPHIN Family tree of Louis of France, son of Louis XV and father of Louis XVI.He died before his father did and therefore, was never king. Date: 1729 - 1765
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1729 1765 Dauphin Died Genealogy Xiii Bloodline
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1. Title: "Louis, Dauphin of France (1729-1765): A Promising Prince Truncated by Fate" This evocative image captures the enigmatic figure of Louis, Dauphin of France, the eldest son of King Louis XV and his official queen, Marie Joséphine of Saxony. Born in 1729, Louis was destined for the throne, as the heir apparent to his father. However, his untimely death at the age of 36, preceding his father, thwarted his dreams of ruling France and left an indelible mark on French royal history. Louis's lineage can be traced back to the esteemed House of Bourbon, which ruled France during the Ancien Régime. His father, Louis XV, reigned from 1715 to 1774, a period marked by opulence, decadence, and political instability. Louis, Dauphin, was the embodiment of the royal bloodline, with his striking resemblance to his grandfather, Louis XIV, and his father. As the Dauphin, Louis was groomed for the role of king from an early age. He was educated in the arts, sciences, and politics, and was expected to continue the Bourbon dynasty's legacy. However, his life was cut short by tuberculosis, a disease that claimed his life on May 12, 1765. The loss of the Dauphin was a significant blow to the French monarchy, as he was the only legitimate male heir to the throne at the time. His death paved the way for his younger brother, Louis XVI, to ascend to the throne, marking the beginning of a new era in French history. This genealogical tree pays tribute to the life and legacy of Louis, Dauphin of France, a promising prince whose dreams of ruling France were never realized. His bloodline, which connects him to some of the most influential figures in French history, serves as a reminder of the complex and intriguing world of the French monarchy during the Ancien Régime.
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