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Its rulers were called Dauphins, until the impecunious Dauphin Humbert II sold his holdings to the King of France in 1349, when the title fell to the king’s eldest son.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2016

Napoleon had no little difficulty in making his way through the crowd, which was delirious with joy, and reaching an inn, the Three Dauphins, where he designed to pass the night.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. by Morris, Charles

Charles, eldest son of John, obtained by purchase the imperial fief of Vienne, of which the counts had always been called Dauphins, a title thenceforth borne by the heir apparent of the kingdom.

From History of France by Green, J.R.

At the time of the Emperor's landing, many rumors had circulated throughout the country with regard to this inn of the Three Dauphins.

From Les Misérables by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

At the age of twelve he joined the company of children known as the Petits Com�diens Dauphins, of which he was the brightest star.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various