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Louis I of Spain

Madrid, 25 Aug 1707 – Madrid, 31 Aug 1724

13 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born25 Aug 1707, Madridnot verified1 source
  • MarriedLouise Élisabeth d'Orléansnot verified1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Order of Santiagoor Prince of Asturias, 1709–1724 · Monarch of Spain, 1724 · Head of State of Spain, 1724not verified1 source
  • TitlePrince of Asturias, 1709–1724or Monarch of Spain, 1724 · Head of State of Spain, 1724 · Grand Master of the Order of Santiagonot verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Spain, 1724or Prince of Asturias, 1709–1724 · Head of State of Spain, 1724 · Grand Master of the Order of Santiagonot verified1 source
  • TitleHead of State of Spain, 1724or Prince of Asturias, 1709–1724 · Monarch of Spain, 1724 · Grand Master of the Order of Santiagonot verified1 source
  • Died31 Aug 1724, Madridnot verified1 source
  • FatherPhilip V of Spainnot verified1 source
  • MotherMaria Luisa of Savoynot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 25 Aug 1707

    Born in Madrid

  2. 1709–1724

    Prince of Asturias

  3. 1724

    Monarch of Spain

  4. 1724

    Head of State of Spain

  5. 31 Aug 1724

    Dies in Madrid, aged 17

Family

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During his lifetime

He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Madrid.

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

The 1700s · Louis I is born in Madrid

In the news1700–1714

War of the Spanish Succession begins

The War of the Spanish Succession broke out in 1700, bringing years of heavy taxation, conscription, and famine that crippled local economies like Ubeda.

Getting around

Rivers often forced months of delay

Travel was frequently delayed by the poor state of roads, which were often mere dirt paths. Crossing rivers could force travelers to wait for months until water levels dropped, as there were few bridges.

At the table

Over half of income spent on food

Even modest households prioritized spending over half their budget on food, often including a daily ration of chocolate to maintain social appearances.

War of the Spanish Succession. Europe’s powers fought for thirteen years over who would inherit the Spanish throne; a Bourbon kept it, and Britain gained Gibraltar.In Europe · 1701–1714

War of the Spanish Succession. Europe’s powers fought for thirteen years over who would inherit the Spanish throne; a Bourbon kept it, and Britain gained Gibraltar.

DavidDijkgraaf · CC0

What people wore

Basic female clothing around 1700

Around 1700, basic female attire consisted of almillas, anguarinas, basquiñas, and guardapiés.

Music

The ubiquitous Spanish guitar

The five-course Spanish guitar was the most popular instrument, used in all social settings ranging from taverns to the royal court and households.

Daily life

Scarcity of water access

Water was scarce and difficult to access, often sourced from public fountains or bought from water carriers. Households also collected rainwater in cisterns, but supply depended heavily on weather and maintenance rather than a reliable piped network.