Birth of the Dauphin

Historical Context Note

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A son, Louis, is born to Louis XV of France and his wife Marie. Although he is the Dauphin, he never succeeds to the throne, because he is outlived by his father; instead, his own son becomes Louis XVI.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Birth of the Dauphin". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17329, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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