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Duc D'orlansDuke of Orlans is one of the most important titles in the French peerage, dating back at least to the 14th century. It was attributed always to princes of the Royal Family and was thus a junior branch of the ruling house. Very often in French History, the Duke of Orlans had an important political role. The Orlans came to the throne with Louis XII (15th century) and Louis-Philippe (19th century). The descendents of the family are the current pretenders to the French throne, and the title has been used by several members of the House. Dukes of Orlans, first creation (1344) Dukes of Orlans, second creation (1392) Dukes of Orlans of the House of Valois-Angoulme Dukes of Orlans, third creation (1540) Dukes of Orlans of the House of Valois-Angoulme (continued) Dukes of Orlans of the House of Bourbon Dukes of Orlans, fourth creation (1626) Dukes of Orlans, fifth creation (1661) Dukes of Orlans of the House of Orlans Note that in some sense, all heads of the House of Orlans since 1830 have been entitled to use of the title Duke of Orlans, whether or not they have done so. Members of the Royal House of Orleans See also Orlans, duc d'
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