Louis, Grand Dauphin

Dauphin of France (1661–1711), eldest legitime son and heir apparent (dead before succession) of Louis XIV, King of France, and of María Teresa de Austria, Queen consort of France
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Louis, Grand Dauphin
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Summary

Louis, Grand Dauphin was born on November 1, 1661[1], in Fontainebleau[2]. He died on April 14, 1711[3], in Château de Meudon[4]. He worked as a prelate[5]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,952 views/month, #6,024 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Basilica of Saint-Denis[7]
  • Father: Louis XIV of France[8]
  • Mother: Maria Theresa of Spain[9]
  • Spouse: Marie Émilie de Joly de Choin[10], Maria Anna Victoria of Bavaria[11]
  • Child: Philip V of Spain[12], Louis, Dauphin of France, Duke of Burgundy[13], Charles of France, Duke of Berry[14], Anne-Marie-Louise de Fleury[15]
  • Country of citizenship: France[16]
  • Award received: Golden Rose[17]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family: House of Bourbon in France[20]
  • Noble title: Dauphin of France[21]
  • Commons category: Louis, Grand Dauphin[22]
  • Unmarried partner: Charlotte Desmares[23], Françoise Pitel[24], Marie-Armande de Rambures[25]
  • Cause of death: smallpox[26]
  • Given name: Louis[27]
  • Relative: Philip IV of Spain[28]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[29]
  • Depicted by: Louis de France (1661–1711), known as the Grand Dauphin[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31]
  • Name in native language: Louis de France[32]
  • Sibling: Princess Anne Élisabeth of France[33], Princess Marie Anne of France[34], Marie Thérèse, Madame Royale[35], Louise Marie Anne de Bourbon[36], Françoise Marie de Bourbon[37], Louise Françoise de Bourbon[38], Marie Anne de Bourbon[39], Louis Auguste, Duke of Maine[40], Louis Alexandre, Count of Toulouse[41], Philippe Charles, Duke of Anjou[42], Louis, Count of Vermandois[43], Louis César, Count of Vexin[44], Louis François, Duke of Anjou[45]

Why It Matters

Louis, Grand Dauphin has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Louis, Grand Dauphin born?

Louis, Grand Dauphin was born in Fontainebleau[2].

Where did Louis, Grand Dauphin die?

Louis, Grand Dauphin died in Château de Meudon[4].

Who were Louis, Grand Dauphin's parents?

Louis, Grand Dauphin's father was Louis XIV of France[8]. Louis, Grand Dauphin's mother was Maria Theresa of Spain[9].

Who was Louis, Grand Dauphin married to?

Louis, Grand Dauphin's spouses include Marie Émilie de Joly de Choin[10] and Maria Anna Victoria of Bavaria[11].

What did Louis, Grand Dauphin do for work?

Louis, Grand Dauphin worked as a prelate[5].

What awards did Louis, Grand Dauphin receive?

Honors received include Golden Rose[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 15w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id → 119209853
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