Louis XIV's son and grandson both become Kings of France

Neither Louis the Grand Dauphin or his son Louis, Duke of Burgundy die of smallpox in 1711/1712 (although Burgundy's wife and eldest son still die on schedule).

The Grand Dauphin succeeds his father in 1715 and becomes King Louis XV, ruling until his death in 1726.

Burgundy succeeds his father in 1726 as King Louis XVI and rules until his death in 1748.

In this timeline our Louis XV becomes King of France as Louis XVII in 1748 aged 38. What are the consequences of two extra Kings of France, and our Louis XV becoming King as an adult instead of as a child?
 
In terms of personality, I think this would only have a positive effect on Louis XV, as he would have a strong male influence from an early age, and Louis "The Great Dauphin" was a rather pious figure, so he might learn some morals. Without his rampant womanizing, Louis VV would have been less of an embarrassment to the monarchy.

No Orleanist regency could only be a good thing for France in my opinion. Philip II approved John Law's Mississippi company, which ultimately caused a financial panic and a great loss of wealth. He probably would not have involved France in a the war against Spain either. Though supporting the ambitions of Philip V could have led to yet another war against the UK and Austria, which was the last thing France needed at the time.

Overall I think it would have been highly beneficial for France had her last three monarchs been grandsons of the previous king, as they might have had time to learn from their father's experience in governing.
 
Louis "le Grand Dauphin" becoming King Louis XV could have good results. OTL, in the last years of his life, he secretly married his mistress but his father, Louis XIV, wasn't happy with this marriage. As a result, the "Grand Dauphin" retired to his castle in Meudon, which became the center of the opposition to his father's politics. Thus, maybe France could better beneficiate from enlightment under the rule of the "Grand Dauphin". This could butterfly the French Revolution.
The "Grand Dauphin" was also opposed to his father's decision to suppress the Edict of Nantes which guaranteed religious freedom to protestants. Not sure if he could, but maybe he would reinstute (or at least try) to bring back the Edict established by his great grandfather Henri IV.
The only problem I see is that the "Grand Dauphin" was far from intelligent. He said education had disgusted him from every intellectual efforts. This could prove disastrous.
It's the only problem with him as he was a rather kind, placid and discrete person. That could make him a popular ruler.
In overall, I think the Grand Dauphin could make a good king although he would probably stay in his father's shadow.

Then comes his eldest son, Louis, Duke of Burgundy, who would rule as Louis XVI in this scenario. The "Petit Dauphin" was surrounded by Aristocrats who wished for the return to a less absolutist monarchy with a little decentralisation as the Provinces would have had more power. Chances are high that the "Petit Dauphin" would apply these politics.
There is a problem however : from what I read, the "faction of Burgundy", the people who surrounded and supported the "Petit Dauphin" wanted only Aristocrats as councelors of the King : this means no Bourgeois. I'm not sure this would turn out very well for the economy, but I'm not experienced enough to judge.

Both of those reign would probably have an influence on OTL Louis XV, who would be the Louis XVII of this scenario. This, however, would recquire one thing : to have OTL Louis XV's eldest brother, Louis, Duke of Britanny (Born in 1707, died in 1712 OTL from smallpox), to still die as a child or to die young and without children.
The benefits on Louis XV would be great and he might turn out as a more competent king and a less sexualy obsessed person rather than a "Black Sun" like he was called in one of the documentaries realised on his life. With his grandfather and father assuming kingship before him, there would be no regency of the Duke of Orléans, nephew of Louis XIV and a very libertinate man.

What this could change also :
-OTL Louis XV may not marry Mary Leszczynska as this marriage was arranged by the Regent OTL. This thus butterflies his OTL children : thus no Louis the Dauphin (Louis XV's son) and no Louis XVI, Louis XVIII and Charles X.
-France might decide not to choose an alliance with Austria to an alliance with Prussia.
 
Louis "le Grand Dauphin" becoming King Louis XV could have good results. OTL, in the last years of his life, he secretly married his mistress but his father, Louis XIV, wasn't happy with this marriage. As a result, the "Grand Dauphin" retired to his castle in Meudon, which became the center of the opposition to his father's politics. Thus, maybe France could better beneficiate from enlightment under the rule of the "Grand Dauphin". This could butterfly the French Revolution.
The "Grand Dauphin" was also opposed to his father's decision to suppress the Edict of Nantes which guaranteed religious freedom to protestants. Not sure if he could, but maybe he would reinstute (or at least try) to bring back the Edict established by his great grandfather Henri IV.
The only problem I see is that the "Grand Dauphin" was far from intelligent. He said education had disgusted him from every intellectual efforts. This could prove disastrous.
It's the only problem with him as he was a rather kind, placid and discrete person. That could make him a popular ruler.
In overall, I think the Grand Dauphin could make a good king although he would probably stay in his father's shadow.

Then comes his eldest son, Louis, Duke of Burgundy, who would rule as Louis XVI in this scenario. The "Petit Dauphin" was surrounded by Aristocrats who wished for the return to a less absolutist monarchy with a little decentralisation as the Provinces would have had more power. Chances are high that the "Petit Dauphin" would apply these politics.
There is a problem however : from what I read, the "faction of Burgundy", the people who surrounded and supported the "Petit Dauphin" wanted only Aristocrats as councelors of the King : this means no Bourgeois. I'm not sure this would turn out very well for the economy, but I'm not experienced enough to judge.

Both of those reign would probably have an influence on OTL Louis XV, who would be the Louis XVII of this scenario. This, however, would recquire one thing : to have OTL Louis XV's eldest brother, Louis, Duke of Britanny (Born in 1707, died in 1712 OTL from smallpox), to still die as a child or to die young and without children.
The benefits on Louis XV would be great and he might turn out as a more competent king and a less sexualy obsessed person rather than a "Black Sun" like he was called in one of the documentaries realised on his life. With his grandfather and father assuming kingship before him, there would be no regency of the Duke of Orléans, nephew of Louis XIV and a very libertinate man.

What this could change also :
-OTL Louis XV may not marry Mary Leszczynska as this marriage was arranged by the Regent OTL. This thus butterflies his OTL children : thus no Louis the Dauphin (Louis XV's son) and no Louis XVI, Louis XVIII and Charles X.
-France might decide not to choose an alliance with Austria to an alliance with Prussia.

And you've butterflied away the Seven Years' War, which means that the French colonial empire might not be swallowed up by Britain, which means there's no ARW in the OTL sense.
 
Then comes his eldest son, Louis, Duke of Burgundy, who would rule as Louis XVI in this scenario. The "Petit Dauphin" was surrounded by Aristocrats who wished for the return to a less absolutist monarchy with a little decentralisation as the Provinces would have had more power. Chances are high that the "Petit Dauphin" would apply these politics.
Also, don't forget that the Duc de Bourgogne was immensely pious and highly influenced by the Dévots, in particular his tutor Fénelon. Considering their very different dispositions and views, I can't see the Grand Dauphin and his son really getting along much in the years following the death of Louis XIV.
 
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