Jean-Auguste de Hochberg-Brunswick

Jean-Auguste (1709 - Present) is the Duc d'Hollande and Monsieur le Dauphin as a result of his marriage to Marie Helene, Madame la Dauphine.

Biography
Jean-Auguste was born on the 3rd of June, 1709, at the Chateau d'Hollande to the Duc and Duchesse d'Hollande, both of whom were disappointed with his birth as they had wanted a daughter. He was originally titled Marquis d'Eindhoven, as the heir to the house of Hochberg-Brunswick. From very early on, it was evident that he had a clear interest in military affairs. His parents would send him to the officers academy in Brussels.

He would graduate from the officers academy as a Brigadier General in 1723. He became one of the most known and esteemed commanders in the Imperial Army. Jean-Auguste saw it as an opportunity for him when the position of Minister of Defence became vacant.

Jean-Auguste applied for the position of Minister of Defence in 1725, which he received. Shortly afterwards the War of the South began, Jean-Auguste took part in every battle expect for the Battle of Valence, due to a wound he received previously, for his military dominance over the Holy Roman Empire, he was awarded the Military Order of St. Louis by the Emperor.

Marriage and Children
Jean-Auguste married Marie Helene, Madame la Dauphine on the 8th of October in 1726, the ceremony was grand and the Emperor himself saw no corner cut. Days of festivities followed after.

Shortly after the festivities, Marie Helene was declared pregnant, the Emperor heavily hinted the name Jean-Ferdinand Francois. After Jean-Ferdinand, Marie Helene would give birth to two daughters, Marie-Claudine Therese and Isabelle-Etiennette Johanne, he and his wife would adore each child and be unable to pick a favorite.

Issue
With his wife, Marie Helene, he currently has three children;
 * Jean-Ferdinand François, le Petit Dauphin, Duc d'Anjou (24th August 1727 - Present)
 * Marie-Claudine Thèrése, Mademoiselle Premiere (2nd November 1728 - Present)
 * Isabelle-Etiennette Johanne, Mademoiselle Deuxieme (9th April 1731 - Present)

Titles and Styles
-3rd June 1709 - 8th October 1726: Sa Seigneurie, Marquis d'Eindhoven

-8th October 1726 - Present: Son Altesse Imperiale, Monsieur le Dauphin

-4th January 1727 - Present: Sa Grace, Duc d'Hollande

Honours

 * Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
 * Knight of the Order of St. Louis