Louis Ferdinand Of France, Son Of King Louis XV

[@ambreeniram2268]

He should have been the king of France since he was so generous, thoughtful and kind. His son, future Louis XVI had no interest in ruling. But he inherited his love for family, faithfulness to wife and compassion from his father.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

He was to a certain point, but he was a horrible father to Louis XVI, who suffered from his parent's neglect after the death of his older brother...

[@andromeda331]

Its nice to see a royal devoted to his mother, wife and children. Its so rare. Also can't help but wonder how different things could have been if he had become King instead of his son.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting again, I really appreciate it !

[@gregoryjones9546]

He Was Very Conscientious,Caring For The Widow Of The Servant He Accidentally Killed,Nice To See Royals Can Have A Conscience!!! And Morals,Too,As He Was Amongst Those Few Kings Who Were Faithful To Their Wives. Who Knows,The French Monarchy Might Have Survived Had Louis Ferdinand Lived!!!

[@littledikkins2]

There is a famous quote from his paternal grandfather, Louis XIV Apris Moi, le deluge. The Revolution had been brewing for years.

[@heathersmith8549]

I was just thinking about the same thing. France would of had a much different path.

[@ludovicleprinceroyal8721]

Louis Ferdinand was a devout man and believed the monarchy in France needed to be reformed. It is said that he would have been a better king than his father or any of his sons.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for your continued support Ludovic, I really appreciate it !

[@heliedecastanet1882]

En fait, le dauphin Louis n'était pas à ranger du côté des réformateurs progressistes, loin de là. Quand on parle de réforme chez ce prince, il était dans la droite lignée de la pensée de Montesquieu, c'est-à-dire qu'il imaginait le roi entouré non pas de parlementaires à la mode anglaise, mais de la noblesse de son royaume, qui lui servirait de conseiller : une pensée assez rétrograde en fait, alors que Louis XIV avait beaucoup fait pour écarter cette même noblesse. De plus, il était extrêmement religieux, et les partisans du gallicanisme et des libertés de l'Église de France se méfiaient de son intense religiosité "ultramontaine". Il fut certainement un brave homme ; mais pas de ceux qui ont compris le sens de l'Histoire, à mon avis.

[@MarinaKaFai]

Louis Ferdinand was quite hard on his son Louis-Auguste, future Louis XVI. The boy was already negatively compared to his brothers by a lot of people at court. The dauphin prefered his oldest son, , whom he considered a perfect child. Everything Louis-Auguste did did not live up to his brother's standards in his parents' eyes and he felt their favouritism and neglect deeply. Louis Ferdinand would often deny Louis-Auguste hunting parties because he felt his son wasn't working hard enough on his studies even when his teachers were complimentary regarding his progress. When Louis-Joseph fell sick, Louis-Auguste was forced to be his companion as per his sibling's request, enduring the bullying of the sick boy and being a witness to his decline. However, it seemed the future sovereign understood and still loved his brother as he'd name his first son after him (and the boy would die of the same disease). When Louis, duke of Burgundy died, Louis Ferdinand and his wife did not transfer their love on Louis-Auguste who had been by his brother's side but on Charles-Philippe, the future Charles X because he was mentally more like the deceased Louis-Joseph than him. The future king would say later in his life that he wished there was a thing he knew that his father didn't.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you very much for sharing this with us !!

[@MarinaKaFai]

@@TheKingsofFrance You're welcome :)

[@Kingpowch]

He may have become a good king... But he wasn't a good father at all.

[@MarinaKaFai]

@@Kingpowch He definitely had his favourites for sure.

[@christinemiller8158]

He was very dedicated to his mother, wife, and children. Merci 🌸

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching again Christine, merci à toi !

[@nancytestani1470]

This is so good, thanks so much for doing this…wonderful history…..

[@littledikkins2]

@@TheKingsofFrance From the picture of him, he appeared to be a nice man.

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

More relatives...Louie Ferdinand was a fine man! Poor Louie, he died a young man and so was his wife. I loved the documentary! Thank you.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching Lily, for you it must be so strange to look into the faces of your ancestors...

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

@@TheKingsofFrance Yes it is, and even stranger about their lives that I did not know.

[@charlesgervin714]

The 1760’s must’ve been extremely gloomy for the court of France, the petit dauphin, Mme de Pompadour, the dauphin, the dauphine, and then the queen!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Many sad losses during that decade... Thank you so much for watching.

[@beth7935]

Oh my gosh, Zepherine!!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you as always for your support Beth !

[@amtmannb.4627]

It would be interesting to hear about Louis Ferdinand's feelings about his experiences in war. He was present at the battle of Fontenoy but never played a real role in the French military. He and his father only had the function of observers. Nevertheless there is a painting which shows Louis Ferdinand in the new French dragoon uniform in Versailles. On many paintings Louis Ferdinand is looking somehow overweight (maybe due to his dislike for hunting or riding) but on others he is slim. I would doubt that he would have been a better king. Louis Auguste followed his instructions after the death of Louis XV and dismissed the Terrays and had chosen Maurepas. Some biographers call him a virtuous old idiot. Too old to recognize the urgent problems of the monarchy.

[@tomaria100]

Thank you, friend, for the education we are receiving!

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for your continuous support ! I really appreciate it !

[@tomaria100]

@@TheKingsofFrance I'm glad to! I realize that you do. It is also lovely to hear you pronounce the names! Best wishes on your continuing KZbin adventure!

[@reniasva]

Poor thing. He could have changed history big time

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching again. Did you have a good birthday ?

[@reniasva]

@@TheKingsofFrance Yes, thanks for asking.

[@meeeka]

So many of the French royals seem to have been born in September, ie LouisXIV, Philippe, Duc d'Orleans, off the top of my head.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Oh that's something I never really stopped to consider ! Thank you for sharing !

[@heliedecastanet1882]

Because January was a boring month, after Christmas and New Year's Eve 😁

[@michellebruce5092]

Hi, Awesome live history video I enjoyed it can't wait to see more soon. How are you? I'm doing well. my cat Benjamin says hi to you. Say hi to your cat for me, your history videos are always enjoyable and relaxing have a great day see you next video. 😀

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Have a great weekend Michelle !

[@babushkathe14th]

So when will you do the video on Louis Ferdinand's first wife, Marie Therese Rafaela?

[@TheKingsofFrance]

His second wife is scheduled for next wife. His first wife is scheduled for January 15. Thank you for watching.

[@latifamiah5742]

I love historical videos so much

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for always watching! I really appreciate it ! ☺

[@gregoryjones9546]

So Do I!!! History Fascinates Me!!!

[@latifamiah5742]

@@TheKingsofFrance Thank you for always commenting! l really appreciate it ! ☺

[@latifamiah5742]

@@gregoryjones9546 Me to

[@jacquesrenou2850]

I know this sounds horrible,but I'll bet Anne did the guillotine thing in style and flawless! It saddens me thought why she and her son's turned on the system that they were privalage too?🤔

[@alisonridout]

Enjoyed this. Merci. Alison

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you so much for watching Alison !

[@Heothbremel]

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[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching and commenting again, I appreciate your support !

[@humpaville1164]

Great video learnt a lot

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for watching once more ! I really appreciate it !

[@kaleahcollins4567]

The sun king was born on my birthday September 5th.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

You are in good company then. Thank you for watching and commenting !

[@kaleahcollins4567]

@@TheKingsofFrance truly I love all the work you've done

[@jerolvilladolid]

French kings had always been Spanish princes. Louis XIV’s mother and wife were spanish princesses. And the blood ran deeply in the family. This gave french kings an apathetic flare where they lived debauched lives. The perfect traits for ruling an absolutist kingdom. If Maria Rafaela of Spain survived and had been the mother of Louis XVI. The french revolution would not have happened. Kindness, concern for the people, and loyalty to your wife are fatal and catastrophic flaws for a french king.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us !

[@anacletwilliams8315]

Imagine if they had COVID at that time. It would have been the end of the human race.

[@TheKingsofFrance]

They had their fair share of pandemics, such as smallpox and the plague... Thank you for watching !

[@anacletwilliams8315]

@@TheKingsofFrance And who says it's a fair share?

[@cathylanders6377]

How come😢