Historedia
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Death of Louis I

When
31 August 1724
Where
unresolved
Part of
Abdication of Philip V and Death of Louis I

Louis I died of smallpox on 31 August 1724, ending his seven-month reign.

Louis I, who had married Louise Élisabeth d'Orléans but had no children, died from smallpox. His death led to the immediate restoration of his father, Philip V, to the Spanish throne.

Sources

  1. Louis I of Spain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Philip V of Spain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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