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Philip V of Spain

Versailles, 19 Dec 1683 – Madrid, 9 Jul 1746

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About Philip V

Philip V of Spain: The Aragonese and Spanish Monarchy

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The collection records Philip V’s birth at Versailles in 1683 and his death in Madrid in 1746. His family record identifies Louis, Grand Dauphin, as his father and Maria Anna Victoria of Bavaria as his mother. 1234

The title records distinguish his rule over the Crown of Aragon from two later periods as monarch of Spain. They present his public role through changing territorial titles rather than a single uninterrupted entry. 567

Two unions are also recorded: those with Elisabeth Farnese and Maria Luisa of Savoy, identifying both women as his spouses. 89

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Facts and their sources

  • Born19 Dec 1683, Versaillesnot verified1 source
  • MarriedElisabeth Farnesenot verified1 source
  • MarriedMaria Luisa of Savoynot verified1 source
  • TitleDuke of Anjouor Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1700–1714 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1700–1706 · King of Sardinia, 1700–1713 · Monarch of Spain, 1714–1724 · Head of State of Spain, 1714–1724 · Monarch of Spain, 1724–1746 · Head of State of Spain, 1724–1746not verified1 source
  • Titlemonarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1700–1706or Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1700–1714 · King of Sardinia, 1700–1713 · Monarch of Spain, 1714–1724 · Head of State of Spain, 1714–1724 · Monarch of Spain, 1724–1746 · Head of State of Spain, 1724–1746 · Duke of Anjounot verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Castile and Leon, 1700–1714or monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1700–1706 · King of Sardinia, 1700–1713 · Monarch of Spain, 1714–1724 · Head of State of Spain, 1714–1724 · Monarch of Spain, 1724–1746 · Head of State of Spain, 1724–1746 · Duke of Anjounot verified1 source
  • TitleKing of Sardinia, 1700–1713or Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1700–1714 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1700–1706 · Monarch of Spain, 1714–1724 · Head of State of Spain, 1714–1724 · Monarch of Spain, 1724–1746 · Head of State of Spain, 1724–1746 · Duke of Anjounot verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Spain, 1714–1724or Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1700–1714 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1700–1706 · King of Sardinia, 1700–1713 · Head of State of Spain, 1714–1724 · Head of State of Spain, 1724–1746 · Duke of Anjounot verified1 source
  • TitleHead of State of Spain, 1714–1724or Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1700–1714 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1700–1706 · King of Sardinia, 1700–1713 · Monarch of Spain, 1714–1724 · Monarch of Spain, 1724–1746 · Duke of Anjounot verified1 source
  • TitleHead of State of Spain, 1724–1746or Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1700–1714 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1700–1706 · King of Sardinia, 1700–1713 · Monarch of Spain, 1714–1724 · Monarch of Spain, 1724–1746 · Duke of Anjounot verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Spain, 1724–1746or Monarch of Castile and Leon, 1700–1714 · monarch of the Crown of Aragon, 1700–1706 · King of Sardinia, 1700–1713 · Head of State of Spain, 1714–1724 · Head of State of Spain, 1724–1746 · Duke of Anjounot verified1 source
  • Died9 Jul 1746, Madridnot verified1 source
  • MotherMaria Anna Victoria of Bavarianot verified1 source
  • FatherLouis, Grand Dauphinnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 19 Dec 1683

    Born in Versailles

  2. 1700–1706

    Monarch of the Crown of Aragon

  3. 1700–1714

    Monarch of Castile and Leon

  4. 1700–1713

    King of Sardinia

  5. 1707–1729

    11 children are born

  6. 1714–1724

    Monarch of Spain

  7. 1714–1724

    Head of State of Spain

  8. 1724–1746

    Head of State of Spain

  9. 1724–1746

    Monarch of Spain

  10. 9 Jul 1746

    Dies in Madrid, aged 62

Family

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Partners

Children · 11

During his lifetime

He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Versailles.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1680s · Philip V is born in Versailles

In the news1685

Revocation of Edict of Nantes (1685)

The 1685 revocation of the Edict of Nantes forced 200,000 Huguenots to flee, damaging textile and luxury craft industries and seizing Protestant assets.

At the table

Family Budget Spent on Bread

During the Old Regime, expenditures on bread accounted for 50 to 60 percent of a family's total budget.

What people wore

Cost of Footwear

Shoes for men were a significant expense, as they could cost twice as much as those worn by women.

Getting around

Walking as common travel

Ordinary people, such as peddlers and pilgrims, typically traveled on foot at a pace of 20 to 30 kilometers per day. Walking was so common that travelers frequently wore out a pair of shoes every 15 days.

What it cost

Servant earnings and clothing costs

In 1692, a young servant earned 75 livres per year, but spent over 35 livres on a single wardrobe update that included a secondhand wig.

Music

The Popular Bourrée Dance

The bourrée was a popular, quick, and joyful dance performed in couples, which originated in regions like Auvergne or the Basque Country.

Daily life

Demanding daily household labor

Water had to be hauled manually from fountains or courtyards, and heating required constant manual labor to manage wood, fire, and ash disposal.