Louis-Philippe I
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Louis-Philippe I was born on October 6, 1773 in Paris[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] and died on August 26, 1850 in Claremont[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. A citizen of France[3], he was a member of the Catholic Church[1]. He married Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily in 1809, and they remained together until his death in 1850.
Louis-Philippe had six siblings: Maria Stella, Louis Charles, Count of Beaujolais, Antoine Philippe, Duke of Montpensier, Princess Adélaïde of Orléans, and Mademoiselle d'Orléans. With his wife, he had ten children, including Prince Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orléans, Louise of Orléans, Princess Marie of France, Prince Louis, Duke of Nemours, Clémentine of Orléans, Princess of Koháry, and François d'Orléans, Prince of Joinville[11].
He received numerous honors, including being a Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit, Knight of the Order of Saint Michael, Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, having his name inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe, receiving the Order of St. Andrew, and serving as Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[11][12][6]. Louis-Philippe was buried at the Dreux Royal Chapel.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Dreux Royal Chapel[8]
- Father: Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans[9]
- Mother: Louise Marie Adélaïde de Bourbon[10]
- Spouse: Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily[11]
- Child: Prince Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orléans[12], Louise of Orléans[13], Princess Marie of France[14], Prince Louis, Duke of Nemours[15], Clémentine of Orléans, Princess of Koháry[16], François d'Orléans, Prince of Joinville[17], Prince Charles, Duke of Penthièvre[18], Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale[19], Antoine of Orléans, Duke of Montpensier[20], Princess Françoise of Orléans[21]
- Country of citizenship: France[22]
- Native language: French[23]
- Position held: King of the French[24], Pair of France[25], head of government of France[26], French co-prince of Andorra[27], Duke of Orléans[28]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[29], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[30], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[31], list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[32], Order of St. Andrew[33], Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[34], Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[35], Order of the Garter[36], Order of Saint Januarius[37], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[38], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[39], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[40]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Family: House of Orléans[43]
- Noble title: king of France[44], prince du sang[45]
- Commons category: Louis Philippe I[46]
- Military, police or special rank: Lieutenant General[47], general[48]
- Honorific prefix: Majesty[49]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Valmy[50]
- Family name: d'Orléans[51]
- Given name: Louis-Philippe[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Louis Philippe I[53]
- Work location: Paris[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Louis-Philippe I include Skikda[55], a city[56], in Algeria[57], founded in 1838[58]; Saint-Philippe[59], a commune of France[60], in France[61]; Pont Louis-Philippe[62], a road bridge[63], in France[64], founded in 1862[65]; and Louis Philippe Plateau[66], a landform[67].
Why It Matters
Louis-Philippe I has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
Entities named for him include Skikda[55], a city[56], in Algeria[57], founded in 1838[58]; Saint-Philippe[59], a commune of France[60], in France[61]; Pont Louis-Philippe[62], a road bridge[63], in France[64], founded in 1862[65]; and Louis Philippe Plateau[66], a landform[67].
FAQs
Where was Louis-Philippe I born?
Louis-Philippe I was born in Paris[2].
Where did Louis-Philippe I die?
Louis-Philippe I died in Claremont[4].
Who were Louis-Philippe I's parents?
Louis-Philippe I's father was Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans[9]. Louis-Philippe I's mother was Louise Marie Adélaïde de Bourbon[10].
Who was Louis-Philippe I married to?
Louis-Philippe I's spouses include Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily[11].
What did Louis-Philippe I do for work?
Louis-Philippe I worked as a ruler[5] and king[6].
What awards did Louis-Philippe I receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[29], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[30], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[31], and list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[32].