Louis Auguste, Monsieur le Dauphin

Louis Auguste (1657 - 1694) was the Dauphin of Pracht and eldest child of Emperor Charles III and his Empress-Consort Helene Marie. He was the father of Louis V.

Reign of Isabella II - Son Altesse Imperiale, le Petit Dauphin
Louis Auguste was born on September 15th, 1657 at Egmont Palace in Brussels to Dauphin Charles (later Charles III) and his wife, Helene Marie. His birth was widely celebrated as a new heir to the throne had been born. At the time of his birth, he was 2nd in Line to the throne behind his father.

He received a good education and was massively favoured over his later siblings by his father and grandmother. He was said to be intelligent, graceful and had all the qualities needed to rule. He focused on his studies and developed a taste for foreign policy, languages, writing and most particularly, politics. As he began to exhibit these qualities, Empress Isabelle II had been considering bypassing his father and making Louis the direct heir, though these plans came very close to developing, nothing ever came of them.

He was close with his two siblings, most especially his sister, whom he would confide in. Many predicted that he would be the perfect ruler. Despite the positive projections, the idea of becoming Emperor was a daunting prospect to Louis. This fate just became closer when Empress Isabelle II died in 1673 and his father became Emperor Charles III.

Reign of Charles III - Son Altesse Imperiale, Monsieur le Dauphin
Louis was declared Dauphin upon the ascension of his father. In contrast to his father, he was quite simple and would never spend extravagantly. He was much loved among the people, some even waiting for the Emperor to die so that he could reign. He'd pass his time at his fathers court simply and quietly, never making too much of a fuss. He got highly involved in politics, even attempting to get onto the Council of Ministers. His father didn't pay any attention to his wishes, as he would never keep up with the Council of Ministers anyway. The Imperial Chancellor also refused to allow the Dauphin onto the council.

In 1688, he would marry Marie Caroline, a high noble from an important house. He would care little for her, but knowing his duty to produce an heir he had three children with her. Just a month after the birth of his youngest child, he'd contract smallpox. The smallpox would kill him in 1694. He was mourned heavily by family, and most of the nation went into mourning for him. His funeral was attended by thousands, grieving for their much loved Dauphin. He was interred in the Imperial Crypt. His eldest son, Louis Ferdinand, would become the Dauphin and later Emperor.

Issue

 * Louis Ferdinand V, l'Empereur de Pracht (6th May 1689 - Present)
 * Philippe Jacques, Duc d'Angouleme (18th August 1691 - Present)
 * Marie Josephe, Madame la Princesse (19th May 1694 - Present)

Titles and Styles
-15th September 1657 - 17th July 1673: Son Altesse Imperiale, le Petit Dauphin

-17th July 1673 - 18th November 1694: Son Altesse Imperiale, Monsieur le Dauphin