Louis François Joseph de Bourbon, 7th Prince of Conti

Louis François de Bourbon
7th Prince of Conti
The Prince of Conti by Auguste de Châtillon.
7th Prince of Conti
Reign	2 August 1776 - 13 March 1814
Predecessor	Louis François I, Prince of Conti
Successor	Title extinct
Born	(1734-09-01)1 September 1734 Hôtel de Conti, Paris, France.
Died	13 March 1814(1814-03-13) (aged 79) Barcelona, Spain.
Spouse	Maria Fortunata d'Este (m 27 February 1759)
Full name
Louis François Joseph de Bourbon
House	House of Bourbon (Conti branch)
Father	Louis François
Mother	Louise Diane d'Orléans
Burial	2 April 1844
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Louis François Joseph de Bourbon, 7th Prince of Conti (1 September 1734  – 13 March 1814), was 7th the last Prince of Conti from a cadet branch of the ruling Bourbons of France. His title was honorary and did not carry any territorial jurisdiction. Upon his death his title went extinct. He was first buried at the Church Saint-Michel prior to the Bourbon Restoration. During the reign of Louis Philippe I, his remains were placed in the Chapelle royale de Dreux in 2 April 1844. Louis François Joseph was the first-cousin of Philippe Égalité, through his father.

Marriage

On 27 February 1759 at Nangis-en-Brie he married Maria Fortunata d'Este, Princess of Modena, a daughter of Francesco III d'Este, Duke of Modena and Charlotte Aglaé d'Orléans. They had no issue and lived separately.

Titles and styles

• 1 September 1734  – 2 August 1776 His Most Serene Highness The Count of La Marche, Prince of the French royal blood.
• 2 August 1776  – 13 March 1814 His Most Serene Highness The Prince of Conti, Prince of the French royal blood.