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Philip Louis of Spain

Madrid, 7 Jul 1709 – 1709

10 facts1 source

Facts and their sources

  • Born7 Jul 1709, Madridor 2 Jul 1709Records disagree1 source
  • EventInfant deathnot verified1 source
  • Died1709Records disagree1 source
  • FatherPhilip V of Spainnot verified1 source
  • MotherMaria Luisa of Savoynot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1709

    Dies

  2. 7 Jul 1709

    Born in Madrid

Family

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Parents

During his lifetime

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

The 1700s · Philip 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

Mules were the primary means of transport

Most ordinary travelers and merchants relied on mules, as wheeled carriages were largely absent from long-distance travel until the late 18th century. Carriages were mainly used within cities, and ox-carts were restricted to short distances for heavy goods.

At the table

Wine was safer than water

Ordinary families drank wine daily, often mixed with water, because it was considered safer and more caloric than public water sources.

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

French influence on Spanish fashion

Following the arrival of Philip V in 1700, French fashion began to influence Spanish dress, with wealthy urbanites in cities like Seville adopting the French-style suit by 1707.

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

Dark homes with paper windows

Ordinary homes were dark because the poor could not afford glass and instead covered their small windows with oiled paper. Light and protection against the cold were luxuries reserved for the wealthy.