Louis Joseph, Prince of Condé 1736 – 1818

Biography

Louis Joseph, Prince of Condé was born on August 9, 1736, at the Hôtel de Condé, entering the world as a member of one of France’s most distinguished noble families. His lineage connected him to centuries of French aristocratic tradition and influence, positioning him within the upper echelons of society during a transformative period in European history.

Throughout his long life, the Prince of Condé navigated the complex currents of eighteenth-century French nobility. He witnessed and lived through the dramatic social and political upheavals that reshaped France, from the twilight of the ancien régime through the revolutionary decades and into the Restoration era. His longevity allowed him to span multiple generations and shifting dynasties.

On May 13, 1818, at the age of eighty-one, Louis Joseph, Prince of Condé passed away at the Palais Bourbon in Paris. His remains were interred at the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the historic burial place of French royalty and nobility, reflecting his enduring status within the French aristocracy. His life represented an entire epoch of French noble tradition.