Marie Josephe de Pracht

Marie Josephe (23rd October 1719 - 14th December 1725) was the fifth child and third daughter of Emperor Louis V and the Empress Consort, Marie Johanne.

Reign of Louis V - Son Altesse Imperiale, Madame Troisieme
Marie Josephe was born at the Chateau du Egmont on October 23rd in 1719. She was the fifth child and third daughter of Louis V and Marie Johanne. She was not widely celebrated as she wasn't very important but her mother still loved her. Her father would never pay her any attention, as the only children he would have time to see during his regular days were her elder siblings. She was quite a pouty baby and constantly needed attention. As she grew up, her features stayed soft and child-like but her personality stayed. Since she was a bit spoiled she acted as if she was the Empress herself. She demanded constant attention and love and whined if she didn't get it. Josephe didn't mind putting a fit in court and wasn't low enough to use bullying.

Her father had attempted many times, in vain, to have her re-educated to attempt to stop her neediness and vanity. She was reviled at court for her attitude. The servants also hated her and she had a bad name in court. When she was 6 years old she contracted tuberculosis. She quieted down greatly and changed her attitude. She was still bossy but she matured during the short time she was sick. Josephe passed away on December 14th, 1725 and was buried in the Imperial Crypt. The entire night the servants would whisper:

"Madame Josephe has passed! A sad and glorious day! The sneers and nasal voice shall be heard no more!"