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Catherine Henriette de Bourbon

1596 – 1663

French noble

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About Catherine Henriette de Bourbon

Lived 1596 – 1663 (aged 66). Catherine Henriette de Bourbon was a French aristocrat.

Catherine Henriette de Bourbon (also Catherine Henrietta de Vendôme, Duchesse d'Elbeuf) (11 November 1596 – 20 June 1663) was an illegitimate daughter of King Henry IV of France and his long-term maîtresse en titre Gabrielle d'Estrées. She was declared legitimate on 17 November 1596 at the Abbey of St. Ouen in Rouen and married into the Princely House of Guise. In 1619 she married Charles de Lorraine, Duc d'Elbeuf.

Issue Charles III of Elbeuf (1620 – 4 May 1692) Henri (1622 – 3 April 1648) never married; Abbot of Hombieres François Louis, Count of Harcourt (1623 – 27 June 1694), married and had issue; François Marie, Prince of Lillebonne (4 April 1624 – 19 January 1694); married and had issue Catherine (1626–1645) Marie Marguerite (1629 – 7 August 1679) known as Mademoiselle d'Elboeuf; died unmarried and childless

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Important facts

Born
14 November 1596, Rouen
Birth century
16th century
Died
20 June 1663, Paris
Occupation
Aristocrat
Nationality
France

Family & relationships

Spouse
Charles II, Duke of Elbeuf
Child
Charles III, Duke of Elbeuf
Child
François Louis, Count of Harcourt
Child
François Marie, Prince of Lillebonne
Parent
Gabrielle d'Estrées
Parent
Henry IV of France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Catherine Henriette de Bourbon?

French noble

When was Catherine Henriette de Bourbon born?

Catherine Henriette de Bourbon was born on 14 November 1596 in Rouen.

When did Catherine Henriette de Bourbon die?

Catherine Henriette de Bourbon died on 20 June 1663 in Paris.

What was Catherine Henriette de Bourbon's occupation?

Catherine Henriette de Bourbon was an aristocrat.

What nationality was Catherine Henriette de Bourbon?

Catherine Henriette de Bourbon was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Catherine Henriette de Bourbon

· Wikidata: Q3663505

· DBpedia: Catherine Henriette de Bourbon

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