Dauphin of France

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the period of official use?1350-1791, with a brief revival from 1824-1830
2. What is the associated region?Dauphiné of Viennois, which was integrated into the French royal domain
3. What does the word "Dauphin" mean and where did it come from?It comes from the Latin word "delphinus," which means dolphin. The rulers of the Dauphiné region in the 12th century used it as their title.
4. How did the title "Dauphin of France" start?In 1349 the last Dauphin of Viennois sold his lands to King Philip VI. The next year Philip gave the title and the lands to his son Charles, making the heir called the Dauphin.

Dauphiné of Viennois: A historical province in southeastern France whose rulers originally bore the title of Dauphin.
Heir Apparent: The individual who is next in the line of succession to a throne or title, with no legal impediment.
Philip VI of France: The first King of France from the House of Valois, who established the Dauphin title for his heir.
Bourbon Restoration: The period following Napoleon's downfall when the Bourbon monarchy was restored to the French throne.