- Born
- Died
- Birth nameLouis Philippe Robert d'Orléans
- Duc de Montpensier was born on February 6, 1869 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK. He was a director and cinematographer, known for Jaripeo y fiestas en Jalapa (1910). He was married to Maria Dorothea of Austria. He died on March 28, 1926 in Palermo, Sicily, Kingdom of Italy.
- SpouseMaria Dorothea of Austria(November 5, 1896 - 1914) (separated)
- Parents
- RelativesQueen Amélie(Sibling)King Manuel II(Niece or Nephew)
- His father Louis Philippe Albert d'Orléans, Prince héréditaire de France (1838-1894), reigned as the last King of the French from February 24-26, 1848. After the monarchy was abolished, the family fled the country.
- His sister, Princess Louise, is the grandmother of Juan Carlos de Borbón.
- 5th great-grandson of Philippe d'Orléans.
- Brother of Queen Amélie, consort of King Carlos.
- His sister Princess Hélène and Prince Albert Victor fell in love and sought to marry; the match was supported by Hélène's mother, Albert's parents King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and grandmother Queen Victoria. The Catholic Hélène offered to become an Anglican so that Albert wouldn't have to forfeit his claim to the throne, but her father would not consent. She ultimately married The Duke of Aosta, cousin of King Victor Emmanuel III. Hélène's grandson is Amedeo Duca D'Aosta.
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