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François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac

1570 – 1631

French noble

Aristocrat
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About François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac

Lived 1570 – 1631 (aged 60–61). François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac was a French aristocrat.

François III d’Orléans (1570 – 1631), Duke of Château-Thierry and of Fronsac, Count of Saint-Pol was governor of Orléans, Blois and Tours and a general of the French Wars of Religion. He was the second born son of Leonor of Neuchâtel.

François III was created Count of Saint-Pol in 1601. In January 1608, he inherited the title of Duke of Fronsac when his only son, Léonor II, 1st Duke of Fronsac died without an heir.

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Important facts

Born
1570
Birth century
16th century
Died
7 October 1631, Châteauneuf-sur-Loire
Occupation
Aristocrat
Nationality
France
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit; Knight of the Order of Saint Michael

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Frequently asked questions

Who was François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac?

French noble

When was François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac born?

François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac was born in 1570.

When did François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac die?

François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac died on 7 October 1631 in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire.

What was François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac's occupation?

François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac was an aristocrat.

What nationality was François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac?

François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac

· Wikidata: Q2240240

· DBpedia: François d'Orléans-Longueville, duc de Fronsac

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