Louis, Grand Dauphin

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Louis, Grand Dauphin born?November 1, 1661
2. Where was Louis, Grand Dauphin born?Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
3. When did Louis, Grand Dauphin die?April 14, 1711
4. Who was Louis, Grand Dauphin?He was the eldest son of France’s king, Louis XIV, and was born on November 1, 1661. He was the heir to the French throne but never became king.
5. Why didn’t Louis become king?Louis XIV ruled for 72 years, so Louis, Grand Dauphin, died in 1711 before his father. Because he died first, he never wore the crown.

Heir Apparent: The individual with the primary right to inherit a throne or title, whose claim cannot be superseded.
Dynasty: A succession of rulers from the same family or line, such as the Bourbon dynasty.
War of the Spanish Succession: A major European conflict (1701-1714) triggered by the succession of Louis's son, Philip V, to the Spanish throne.