Maria Josepha of Saxony, Dauphine of France

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Maria Josepha of Saxony
Born4 November 1731
Dresden, Saxony
Died13 March 1767
Versailles, France
SpouseLouis, Dauphin of France
IssueMarie Thérèse, Louis Joseph, Xavier, Louis XVI of France
HouseHouse of Wettin
FatherAugustus III of Poland
MotherMaria Josepha of Austria


Maria Josepha of Saxony (4 November 1731 – 13 March 1767) was a German princess who became the Dauphine of France through her marriage to Louis, Dauphin of France.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Maria Josepha was born on 4 November 1731 in Dresden, Saxony, to Augustus III of Poland and Maria Josepha of Austria.

Marriage and Family[edit | edit source]

Maria Josepha married Louis, Dauphin of France, in 1747. The couple had four children: Marie Thérèse, Louis Joseph, Xavier, and the future King Louis XVI of France.

Role as Dauphine[edit | edit source]

As Dauphine of France, Maria Josepha was known for her kindness and charitable works. She was a patron of the arts and supported various cultural initiatives at the French court.

Death[edit | edit source]

Maria Josepha passed away on 13 March 1767 in Versailles, France.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD