Louis, The Duke of Aragon

Early Life
Louis was as the son of a ruling Sovereign, his father was Emperor Philip II of Corinth and Empress Theresa of Corinth. As such, he ranked immediately behind his older brother Philip, The Prince Royal, who inherited the Macedonia and Corinth. From birth, Louis was second in line to the throne and was entitled to the style of Imperial Highness, as the child of the Emperor.

He was born in the presence of his father Philip II, the Duke of Metz, and the Princess Christine, all prominent members of the Vendome dynasty. An hour after his birth, he was recognized as a prince of the blood in a private ceremony and given the name Louis. Philip II had wanted to give the infant the title Count of Artois in honor of a recent victory in Arras within the franco county of Artois. However, Philip respected tradition and gave him the title of Duke of Aragon instead, a title commonly granted to the younger sons of Macedonian kings.