He had dressed to attend a mass in memory of Louis XVI (executed a 21st of January) when he felt weak but still had time to send an appology text to the organisers, so, probably, a heart attack.
http://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/
The end of a turbulent life. Was he ill or did his death come unexpected?
Will the Duke of Vendome take the title Count of Paris?
It has not been confirmed what was the cause of death. Also it's not known if his son will take up the titles of his father as Count of Paris and Duke of France.
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