Charles Ferdinand, Prince of Viennois

Charles Ferdinand, Duc de Atrois and Prince of Viennois was the eldest son of Charles-Auguste, Prince of Viennois and his wife Marie Josephe, The Duchess of Atrois. After his father's death he was the heir apparent to his grandfather's, King Louis IV of Anjou, throne.

Charles Ferdinand was born at the Royaume de Palaise (Palace of the Kingdom or Royal Palace) to the Charles-Auguste, Prince of Viennois and his wife Maria Jospeha Antonia. The young prince was born the first child and son to the couple. He was named Charles and given the territorial designation "of Anjou" as the Prince of Viennois' eldest son, and also styled as "Royal Highness" as the grandson of the Angers Sovereign.

Charles was born in the presence of his father, grandfather, _, and _. A much smaller audience than what was customary for royal births.

Charles was soon joined by three younger siblings: Henrietta Henri Anne Francoise the small family lived at the Chateau de Beaureilles

Charles younger twin brothers were born, Prince Philippe and Prince Robert.

The Duke of Atrois' father died at  Cheteau de Beaureilles  after a hunting accident in the Great Park.

The Prince of Viennois was quickly brought back to the Chateau de Beaureilles, where he died moments later.

Charles  becomes the new Prince of Viennois

As the new Prince of Viennois, Charles moved into his parents old apartments, while his mother moved into a new set of apartments newly decorated and furnished for her and her younger children.

Charles was present at the Palace during the People's March.

Charles' grandfather agreed to the people's demands that the Royal Family would move to the capital.

Unlike his older relatives, Charles celebrated his birthday with less po_ and ceremony. His

The Prince of Viennois died at the Chateau de Turenier