About César d'Estrées
Lived 1628 – 1714 (aged 86). César d'Estrées was a French diplomat, aristocrat and catholic priest.
César d'Estrées (5 February 1628 – 18 December 1714) was a French diplomat and cardinal.
Biography Estrées was born and died in Paris. He was the son of Marshal François Annibal d'Estrées and nephew of Gabrielle d'Estrées, mistress of King Henri IV. His brother was Marshal Jean II d'Estrées.
Estrées was abbot of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Duke-Bishop of Laon and a cardinal. He was also French ambassador in Rome and Spain, commander in the Order of the Holy Spirit and a pair de France. He was elected member of the Académie française in 1658 (Seat 9).
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Who was César d'Estrées?
Catholic cardinal (1628-1714)
When was César d'Estrées born?
César d'Estrées was born on 5 February 1628 in Paris.
When did César d'Estrées die?
César d'Estrées died on 18 December 1714 in Paris.
What was César d'Estrées's occupation?
César d'Estrées was a diplomat, aristocrat and catholic priest.
What nationality was César d'Estrées?
César d'Estrées was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). César d'Estrées. https://biography.guide/cesar-d-estrees/
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