page_title: Louis, Dauphin of France (son of Louis XV)
section_title: Early life and education
hierarchical_section_title: Louis, Dauphin of France (son of Louis XV) / Early life and education
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: Louis de France, Dauphin fils de Louis XV, représenté âgé de 9 ans, dans un cabinet d'étude, près d'un globe terrestre et un traité des fortifications.
context_page_description: Louis of France was the only surviving son of King Louis XV of France and his wife, Marie Leszczyńska. He was the Dauphin of France all his life. He was the father of three kings of France, Louis XVI, Louis XVIII and Charles X.
context_section_description: Louis was born at the Palace of Versailles. As the heir apparent to the throne of France, he was given the traditional title of Dauphin of France.
  Louis' governess was Madame de Ventadour. From an early age Louis took a great interest in the military arts. He was very close to his three oldest sisters.
caption: Louis de France at 9, by Louis Tocqué.
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