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Louis I of Spain

«the Beloved»

Philip V’s eldest son, he reigned for only a few months in 1724 after his father’s abdication. He died of smallpox at seventeen, and Philip V returned to the throne.

1707 – 1724King of SpainBourbon · ES

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Historical portraitLouis I, Prince of AsturiasUnidentified artist · c. 1717–1724Public domain · PD-Art / PDM 1.0 · Source

This complete profile is available in English. Bibliographic titles retain their original language. Links marked ES open the Spanish edition.

Historical profile

Key details

Birth: 1707 Documented

Death: 1724 Documented

Role: King of Spain

Other recorded names: Louis the Beloved

Dynasty: Bourbon · ES

Territories: Spain (ES) · Navarre (ES) · Castile (ES) · León (ES) · Aragon (ES) · County of Barcelona (ES) · Valencia (ES) · Majorca (ES)

Recorded governments and reigns

King · Castile · Reign Pending review1724–1724Effective rule

King · León · Reign Pending review1724–1724Effective rule

King · Aragon · Reign Pending review1724–1724Effective rule

King · Navarre · Reign Pending review1724–1724Branch ruleFrom 1512 the two lines did not effectively govern the whole of the former kingdom.

Count · County of Barcelona · County Pending review1724–1724Effective rule

King · Valencia · Reign Pending review1724–1724Effective rule

King · Majorca · Reign Pending review1724–1724Effective rule

Family network

Recorded relationships

Parents

Philip V of SpainDocumentedMaria Luisa Gabriella of Savoy · ESPending review

Partners

Louise Élisabeth of Orléans · ESDocumented

Crowns and unions

Their titles over time

Follow the changing territories and offices of Louis I of Spain. Each title retains its own status.

Period

Governments in 1724

Spain7 titles and offices
View titles and jurisdictions
- Castile · ESKing · Effective rule1724–1724
- León · ESKing · Effective rule1724–1724
- Aragon · ESKing · Effective rule1724–1724
- Navarre · ESKing · Branch rule · Upper Navarre after the conquest1724–1724 · From 1512 the two lines did not effectively govern the whole of the former kingdom.
- County of Barcelona · ESCount · Effective rule1724–1724
- Valencia · ESKing · Effective rule1724–1724
- Majorca · ESKing · Effective rule1724–1724
The monarchy’s crowns and dominions. Portugal retained a separate administration during the dynastic union of 1580–1640. Source for this grouping

Annual dates: overlap within one year does not prove that two offices were held on the same day. Regencies and co-rulerships retain their labels.

Documentation

Sources for this profile

Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.

Evidence for this profile

12 recorded claims · 8 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.

Dates (2/2 with a precise source)

BirthDocumented
1707
The authority record gives the birth as 1707.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Luis I., Spanien, König · Vital data: birth date
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·
DeathDocumented
1724
The authority record gives the death as 1724.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Luis I., Spanien, König · Vital data: death date
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·

Family and relationships (2/3 with a precise source)

FatherDocumented
Philip V of Spain
The authority record identifies Philip V of Spain (GND 119186640) as father.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Luis I., Spanien, König · Relationships: father → GND 119186640
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·
MotherPending review
Maria Luisa Gabriella of Savoy
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
Marriage or partnershipDocumented
Louise Élisabeth of Orléans
The authority record identifies Louise Élisabeth of Orléans (GND 121221482) as spouse.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Luis I., Spanien, König · Relationships: spouse → GND 121221482
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·

Governments (0/7 with a precise source)

GovernmentPending review
King · Castile · 1724–1724
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
GovernmentPending review
King · León · 1724–1724
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
GovernmentPending review
King · Aragon · 1724–1724
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
GovernmentPending review
King · Navarre · 1724–1724
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
GovernmentPending review
Count · County of Barcelona · 1724–1724
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
GovernmentPending review
King · Valencia · 1724–1724
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
GovernmentPending review
King · Majorca · 1724–1724
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·

Biographical and contextual references (3)

Editorial history

2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.

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