Franck Ferrand tells the story: The Duke and Duchess of Burgundy (The Great Historical Files)
At the beginning of 1712, with France exhausted by the War of the Spanish Succession, a tragic catastrophe struck the very heart of the royal family at Versailles. Within a few weeks, the Duchess of Burgundy, Marie-Adélaïde of Savoy, and then her husband, the Duke of Burgundy—grandson of Louis XIV and Dauphin of France—succumbed to a mysterious illness. Their eldest son died shortly afterward, and only the future Louis XV miraculously survived, thanks to the devotion of his governess. 00:00 Introduction – The curse on Louis XIV's descendants 03:52 The sudden illness of the Duchess and Duke of Burgundy 06:57 The miraculous rescue of the future Louis XV 07:29 Rumors of poisoning and accusations from the court 08:52 Philippe d'Orléans at the center of Saint-Simon's suspicions 12:26 The Bastille proposal and the Sun King's refusal 13:48 Discovery of compromising personal and political documents 17:10 The mystery of the Duke of Burgundy's secret strongbox 17:26 Louis XIV's choice: burn the writings to save the Crown 18:06 Reason of State and preservation of the kingdom Very quickly, the court is abuzz: is it a destructive measles epidemic or a terrible poisoning? All eyes and suspicions of the memoirist Saint-Simon then turned to the king's nephew, Philippe d'Orléans. Adding to the mystery, disturbing secret papers written by the dauphin were discovered after his death, before the king decided to burn their contents... In this episode of "Great History Files," Franck Ferrand takes you to the heart of the intrigues, fears, and state secrets that marked the final years of the Sun King's reign. #FranckFerrand #RadioClassique #LouisXIV #Versailles #DukeOfBurgundy #FrenchHistory #SaintSimon 🎙️ Welcome to the Radio Classique YouTube channel, a station with a unique format in the French radio landscape, combining classical music, general information, and financial and economic news. Every day, we bring you the highlights from our channel: 📌 At 8:15 a.m., David Abiker interviews a political, economic, or cultural figure on "The Morning Guest." These are topical, direct interviews, free of sensationalism, to help you understand the issues of the day. 📊 With "The Number of the Day," our news team explains a key economic statistic. A short, clear, and informative format to keep you up-to-date with daily economic news. 🧠 Stéphane Pedrazzi, an economic journalist, analyzes major economic and financial trends with precision and clarity. 📚 And every week, Franck Ferrand brings history's great moments to life in his captivating narratives, blending historical rigor with lively storytelling. ➕ On this channel, you'll also find features, editorials, in-depth interviews, and analyses of major political, social, economic, and cultural issues. — 📺 Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any of our content: 🎧 Interviews, economics, culture, history, geopolitics, society… 📻 Radio Classique offers a different way to listen to the news. — 🔗 Find us also on: 👉 Our website: https://www.radioclassique.fr/ 👉 Facebook: / r.classique 👉 Twitter: https://x.com/radioclassique 👉 Instagram: / radioclassique — #RadioClassique #Interview #Economics #Politics #Culture #News #DavidAbiker #StéphanePedrazzi #FranckFerrand #Analysis #TheNumberOfTheDay Photo credits © DR