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Catherine de Cossé-Brissac

1724 – 1794

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About Catherine de Cossé-Brissac

Lived 1724 – 1794 (aged 70). Catherine de Cossé-Brissac was a French.

Catherine de Cossé (Catherine Françoise Charlotte; 13 January 1724 – 22 July 1794) was a French noblewoman, arrested during the French Revolution, charged with treason, and executed by guillotine in Paris. She was the paternal grandmother of Marie Adrienne de Noailles, Marquise de La Fayette

Marriage

On 25 February 1737, she married Louis de Noailles, then styled the Duke of Ayen (duc d'Ayen) as heir to the more senior Dukedom of Noailles.

Children

Jean de Noailles, 5th Duke of Noailles (26 October 1739 – 20 October 1824) Adrienne Catherine de Noailles (24 December 1741 – December 1813) married René de Froulay, Count of Tessé and last Marquis of Lavardin Emmanuel Marie de Noailles, Marquis of Noailles (12 December 1743 – September 1822) never married Philippine Louise de Noailles (1745–1791) married Louis Antoine Armand de Gramont, Duke of Lesparre

Titles

13 January 1724 – 25 February 1737 — Mademoiselle de Brissac 25 February 1737 – 24 June 1766 — The Duchess of Ayen. 24 June 1766 – 22 August 1793 — The Duchess of Noailles.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Catherine de Cossé-Brissac?

(1724-1794)

When was Catherine de Cossé-Brissac born?

Catherine de Cossé-Brissac was born on 13 January 1724.

When did Catherine de Cossé-Brissac die?

Catherine de Cossé-Brissac died on 22 July 1794 in barrière du Trône.

What nationality was Catherine de Cossé-Brissac?

Catherine de Cossé-Brissac was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Catherine de Cossé-Brissac

· Wikidata: Q20925696

· DBpedia: Catherine de Cossé

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