Louis, Duke of Orléans (born 1703)

Louis, Duke of Orléans (born 1703)

Duke of Orléans, grandson of Louis XIV (1703–1752)

Died aged 48LeoFrance

Biography

Louis, Duke of Orléans (4 August 1703 – 4 February 1752) was a member of the House of Orléans, a cadet branch of the House of Bourbon, and as such was a prince du sang. At his father's death, he became the First Prince of the Blood (Premier Prince du Sang) and Duke of Orléans. Known as Louis le Pieux and also as Louis le Génovéfain, Louis was a pious, charitable and cultured prince, who took very little part in the politics of the time.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • governor of Brittany
  • Grand Master of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem

Notable works

  • Description des tableaux du Palais Royal

Family

Awards & honours (3)

  • Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
  • Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
  • Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece

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Louis, Duke of Orléans (born 1703) died on February 4, 1752 at the age of 48.
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Louis, Duke of Orléans (born 1703) was born on August 4, 1703.
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