About Henri, Duke of Joyeuse
Lived 1563 – 1608 (aged 45). Henri, Duke of Joyeuse was a French catholic priest, aristocrat, marshal and monk.
Henri, Duc de Joyeuse (Toulouse, 21 September 1563 – Rivoli, 28 September 1608) was the youngest brother of Anne de Joyeuse and François de Joyeuse. He was a General in the French Wars of Religion and a member of the Catholic League, who became ordained as a Capuchin after the death of his wife, Catherine de La Valette.
After another of his brothers, Scipion, drowned himself in the Tarn after the defeat of Villemur in 1592, his title of Duke of Joyeuse was passed to Henri. The pope then released him from his vows and he was later appointed a Marshal of France. However he rejoined the Capuchins in 1599.
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French general
When was Henri, Duke of Joyeuse born?
Henri, Duke of Joyeuse was born on 21 September 1563 in Toulouse.
When did Henri, Duke of Joyeuse die?
Henri, Duke of Joyeuse died on 28 September 1608 in Rivoli.
What was Henri, Duke of Joyeuse's occupation?
Henri, Duke of Joyeuse was a catholic priest, aristocrat, marshal and monk.
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Henri, Duke of Joyeuse was French.
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