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Henri II, Duke of Nemours

1625 – 1659

Roman Catholic archbishop

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About Henri II, Duke of Nemours

Lived 1625 – 1659 (aged 33). Henri II, Duke of Nemours was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and archbishop.

Henri of Savoy (7 November 1625, Paris – 4 January 1659, Paris) was the seventh Duc de Nemours (1652–59), and was also Count of Geneva.

Henri, as the third son of Henri de Savoie, 4th Duc de Nemours, was not expected to succeed to the dukedom and entered the priesthood. By 1651, he had become Archbishop of Reims. When his brothers Louis and Charles both predeceased him without leaving sons, he was relieved of his vows and became Duc de Nemours in 1652. He married Marie d'Orleans (daughter of Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Longueville and Louise de Bourbon) in 1657, but died two years later without children. On his death, the title of Duke of Nemours reverted to the Crown. He was succeeded as Count of Geneva by his niece, Marie Jeanne Baptiste de Savoie, Duchess of Savoy.

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Roman Catholic Archbishop of Reims
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Henri of Savoy

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Who was Henri II, Duke of Nemours?

Roman Catholic archbishop (1625-1659)

When was Henri II, Duke of Nemours born?

Henri II, Duke of Nemours was born on 7 November 1625 in Paris.

When did Henri II, Duke of Nemours die?

Henri II, Duke of Nemours died on 14 January 1659 in Paris.

What was Henri II, Duke of Nemours's occupation?

Henri II, Duke of Nemours was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and archbishop.

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· Wikidata: Q2236361

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