Louise of France

Louise of France (1681-1705) was the second wife of Crown Prince Marten and Crown Princess from 1699 to 1705. She was the daughter of Louis, Grand Dauphin and Duchess Maria Anna of Bavaria.

Early life
Louise was born in the Palace of Versailles, the only daughter of the Grand Dauphin and his wife, and granddaughter of Louis XIV of France. She grew up with her three brothers under the supervision of the royal governess Louise de Prie.

Marriage
In 1700 she was married to the Crown Prince of Brunant, a move arranged by the advisers of King Karl to seek ties with the Spanish Bourbons. The marriage was not a happy one, as most of the court held animosity with France. She was deemed unfashionable and was rather sickly. The pair would have two children:


 * Pieter Hans Johan (1701-1787)
 * Catherine Luisa (1704-1778)

Louise died in 1705 after a prolonged illness.