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Louis, Dauphin of France (son of Louis XV)
Louis of France (Louis Ferdinand; 4 September 1729 – 20 December 1765) was the only surviving son of King Louis XV of France and his wife, the popular Queen Marie Leszczyńska.
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He was the Dauphin of France all his life. He was the father of three kings of France, Louis XVI, Louis XVIII and Charles X.
Early life and education
[change | change source]Louis was born at the Palace of Versailles.
As the heir apparent to the throne of France, he was given the traditional title of Dauphin of France.
Louis' governess was Madame de Ventadour. From an early age Louis took a great interest in the military arts.
Dauphin french pronunciationHe was very close to his three oldest sisters.
Marriages
[change | change source]In 1744 Louis XV negotiated a marriage between his fifteen year old son and the nineteen year old InfantaMaria Teresa Rafaela of Spain, daughter of King Philip V of Spain and Elisabeth Farnese.
The marriage contract was signed 13 December 1744 and
