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The Dauphin Louis Ferdinand — Dauphin, father of three kings, dead before reigning, 1729–1765
Devout and hostile to the philosophes, he died at thirty-six without ever reigning — but three of his sons wore the crown. (Editorial synthesis)
The Dauphin Louis Ferdinand’s father was Louis XV. (source: Château de Versailles)
The Dauphin Louis Ferdinand’s mother was Marie Leszczyńska. (source: Larousse)
The Dauphin Louis Ferdinand was born in Versailles. (source: Larousse)
The Dauphin Louis Ferdinand died in Fontainebleau. (source: Larousse)
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