Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais
French noble
About Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais
Lived 1599 – 1626 (aged 26–27). Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais was a French.
Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais (1599–1626) was a favorite of Louis XIII.
He was born in 1599 as son to Daniel de Talleyrand-Périgord, Prince de Chalais and Françoise de Montluc, daughter of Maréchal de Montluc. He started to serve in the military early in his life. He was at the Siege of Montauban in 1621. He became Head of the King's Wardrobe to King Louis XIII.
He married Charlotte de Castille and fought and killed her lover in a duel.
He was accused of conspiracy against Cardinal Richelieu, arrested at Nantes, and beheaded by an unskilled axeman who took over 30 blows to sever the head.
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Who was Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais?
French noble
When was Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais born?
Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais was born in 1599.
When did Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais die?
Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais died on 19 August 1626 in Nantes.
What nationality was Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais?
Henri de Talleyrand-Périgord, comte de Chalais was French.
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