Louis, Dauphin of France (1729–1765)
4 September 1729 — 20 December 1765
Louis, Dauphin of France was the elder and only surviving son of King Louis XV and Queen Marie Leszczyńska. As the son of the king, Louis was a fils de France. As heir apparent, he became Dauphin of France. Although he died before ascending to the throne himself, all three of his sons who made it to adulthood would go on to be King: Louis XVI, Louis XVIII and Charles X.
Family
Rests in the family mausoleum of the House of Bourbon. House of Bourbon family tree
- Parents: Louis XV, Marie Leszczyńska
- Spouse: Maria Josepha of Saxony, Dauphine of France
- Children: Louis XVI, Louis XVIII, Charles X
A family burial site on Digital Cemetery, an endless map you can explore. It stands at coordinates -19, 21.
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