| Louis, The Dauphin ♔ | |||
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| Character Information | |||
| Starring: | James Clack | ||
| Season(s): | 1, 2, 3 | ||
| Episode Count: | 5 | ||
| First Episode: | Etiquette | ||
| Last Episode: | The Legacy | ||
| Names | |||
| Birth Name: | Louis de Bourbon, dauphin de Viennois | ||
| Title(s): | Dauphin of France Le Grand Dauphin Duke of Viennois | ||
| Nickname(s): | Fils de France | ||
| Biographical Information | |||
| Predecessor: | Louis XIV | ||
| Age: | 7-9 (Season One) 10-19 (Season Two) 20-25 (Season Three) | ||
| Born: | November 1, 1661 | ||
| Birthplace: | Palace of Fontainebleau, France | ||
| Originally From: | France | ||
| Current Location: | Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France | ||
| Religion: | Roman Catholic | ||
| Physical Description | |||
| Status: | Alive | ||
| Gender: | Male | ||
| Eye Colour: | Blue | ||
| Hair Colour: | Brown | ||
| Relationships | |||
| Parents: | Louis XIV of France (father) Marie-Thérèse of Spain † (mother) | ||
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| House: | Bourbon | ||
| Affiliations: | The Dauphin and Louis | ||
Louis de Bourbon is the son of Louis XIV and Marie-Thérèse and is heir to the French throne, the Dauphin.
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- Louis, The Dauphin/Gallery
- The Dauphin and Louis
- Kingdom of France
- House of Bourbon
- House of Habsburg
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Biography[]
Early Life[]
Louis was born on 1 November 1661 at the Château de Fontainebleau, the eldest son of Louis XIV of France and Marie-Thérèse of Spain. As a Fils de France ("Son of France") he was entitled to the style of Royal Highness. It was for this occasion that Jean-Baptiste Lully composed the motet Plaude Laetare Gallia.
He was initially under the care of royal governesses, among them being Julie d'Angennes and Louise de Prie de La Mothe-Houdancourt. When Louis reached the age of seven, he was removed from the care of women and placed in the society of men.
He received Charles de Sainte-Maure, duc de Montausier, as his governor and was tutored by Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, Bishop of Meaux, the great French preacher and orator, without positive result.
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Historical Facts[]
- Louis was baptised on 24 March 1662 at the chapel of the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. At the ceremony, the Cardinal de Vendôme and the Princess of Conti acted as proxies for the godparents, Pope Clement IX and Queen Henrietta Maria of England.
- According to various reports, Louis and his Cousin Marie Louise d‘Orléans were in love, having grown up with each other. However, Louis XIV decided to use Marie Louise to forge a link with Spain and forced her to marry the invalid Charles II of Spain, the Dauphin's own half-uncle.