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Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz

1590 – 1659

French noble

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Lived 1590 – 1659 (aged 68–69). Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz was a French military personnel.

Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz (1590–1659) was a French nobleman of the Gondi family. He was the son of Charles de Gondi, duc de Retz and Antoinette d'Orléans-Longueville (1574 – 25 April 1618), lady of Château-Gontier (daughter of Léonor d'Orléans, duc de Longueville).

Henri de Gondi became duc de Retz on his father's death in 1596. He married Jeanne de Beaupreau, and they had 2 daughters.

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Important facts

Born

1590, Machecoul

Birth century

16th century

Died

12 August 1659, Chéméré

Occupation

Military personnel

Nationality

France

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit; Knight of the Order of Saint Michael

People in Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Henri de Gondi

1572 – 1622

Catholic priest

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz's

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk

1561 – 1626

Politician

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz?

French noble

When was Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz born?

Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz was born in 1590 in Machecoul.

When did Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz die?

Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz died on 12 August 1659 in Chéméré.

What was Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz's occupation?

Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz was a military personnel.

What nationality was Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz?

Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz

· Wikidata: Q3132280

· DBpedia: Henri de Gondi, duc de Retz

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