Louis I de Courtenay

Louis I de Courtenay (25 August 1610 - Present) is a Grandelumèrian nobleman and Prince du Sang. Stylized as Monsieur le Prince, he is le Première Prince du Sang and is the figurehead of the ancient Maison de Courtenay. Being the first Courtenay to be raised at court for hundreds of years, Monsieur le Prince cherished his family's origins and was set on distinguishing himself from other nobles. 
Louis de Courtenay was born on August 25th, 1610, to his parents Jean II de Courtenay, then Seigneur de Chevillon, and Madeleine de Marle. He received a very modest and basic education, as his formative years were uneventful, being the son of a Seigneur. His life changed drastically at the age of 9, wherein his family was elevated to Du Sang status, and received a hefty pension. Louis was entering into the limelight as he was now given a more extensive education and he began to develop a taste for the arts, and at the same time became more active, participating in jousting. 
Louis' father, Jean II, died at the ripe age of 73, in 1639. The 29 year old Louis de Courtenay ascended to Prince de Courtenay, being styled as Monsieur le Prince. He was quickly thrown into courtly duties, and into the task of finally making a name for himself, of distinguishing himself. 
== Early Life ==
=== Formative Years ===
After 19 long hours of labor, Louis de Courtenay was born to his parents Jean de Courtenay and Madeleine de Marle, on August 25th, 1610. Notably, his mother developed Postpartum depression after his birth. Due to Louis' rural upbringing and his parents' limited financial resources, he was not given a comprehensive education. Instead, he spent most of his time hunting and reading, which eventually led to his becoming an enthusiastic reader.
=== Adolescence ===
At the age of 9, Louis' life changed dramatically. Emperor Charles X had disinherited the House of Bourbon in 1590 for their faith, and so the House of Courtenay become the only other Capetian branch which had not yet faced extinction. His grandson Philippe VIII remained childless and was beginning to age, which led to him being compelled by minister Cardinal Richelieu to recognize the living members of the House of Courtenay as princes of the blood. The Courtenay's situation changed almost overnight, with a state pension, elevation, and a place at court. From them on Louis was formally raised at court, finally being given the necessary education. At court he developed a liking for the arts, and expanded upon his love for hunting by practicing jousting. 
=== Ascension ===
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== Court of Charles XI ==
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== Personal Biography ==
=== Marriage ===
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=== Issue ===
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=== Personality ===
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=== Appearance ===
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== Titles, Styles, and Honors ==
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== Ancestry ==
Category:17th-century births
Category:Births in Paris
Category:House of Courtenay
Category:Grandelumièrian princes of the blood
Category:Grandelumièrian nobility