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Abdication of Philip V and Death of Louis I

When
1724
Where
unresolved
Episodes
2

In January 1724, Philip V of Spain abdicated in favor of his son Louis I. Louis reigned for seven months before dying of smallpox in August 1724, prompting Philip V to resume the throne.

Episodes

  1. 14 January 1724 · unresolvedAbdication of Philip V

    Philip V abdicated the Spanish throne in favor of his eldest son, Louis, on 14 January 1724.

  2. 31 August 1724 · unresolvedDeath of Louis I

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

Background and detail

Abdication. On 14 January 1724, Philip V abdicated the Spanish throne in favor of his seventeen-year-old son, Louis. This move occurred shortly after the death of the French Regent, leading to speculation about circumventing the Treaty of Utrecht.

Death and Restoration. Louis I ruled for just over seven months. He died of smallpox on 31 August 1724. Following his death, his father Philip V returned to the throne and reigned until his own death in 1746.

People involved

Sources

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

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