Dauphin of France
Noble title
Dauphin of France, originally Dauphin of Viennois, was the title given to the heir apparent to the throne of France from 1350 to 1791, and from 1824 to 1830. The word dauphin is French for dolphin and was the hereditary title of the ruler of the... Wikipedia
Past holders: Louis XIV, Louis XVII, Louis Antoine, Duke of Angoulême, and more
Female version: Dauphine
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May 6, 2024 · dauphin, title of the eldest son of a king of France, the heir apparent to the French crown, from 1350 to 1830. The title was established by the royal house of France through the purchase of lands known as the Dauphiné in 1349 by the future Charles V. Related Topics: king.
Dauphin (French: "dolphin", plural dauphins) may refer to: Contents. 1 Noble and royal title; 2 People; 3 Places. 3.1 Manitoba, Canada; 3.2 United States ...