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Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne

1578 – 1621

French noble

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Lived 1578 – 1621 (aged 42). Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne was a French military officer and aristocrat.

Henry of Mayenne or Henry of Lorraine, (Dijon, 20 December 1578 – Montauban, 20 September 1621) was a French noble from the House of Lorraine and more particularly from the House of Guise.

He was the eldest son of Charles, Duke of Mayenne and Henriette of Savoy, Marquise of Villars.

He became Duke of Aiguillon in 1599 and in 1611, when his father died, Duke of Mayenne, Marquis de Villars, Count of Maine, Tende and Sommerive. He also became a peer of France and inherited the Hôtel de Mayenne in Paris. He was also Grand Chamberlain of France. He was present at the coronation of King Louis XIII.

In 1621, he was killed at the failed Siege of Montauban by a musket shot in the eye. He was buried in the church of Aiguillon.

He had married in Soissons in February 1599 with Henriette de Nevers (1571–1601), daughter of Louis Gonzaga, Duke of Nevers and Henriette of Cleves. They had no children.

He was succeeded by his sister's son Charles Gonzaga.

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Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Grand Chamberlain of France
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit; Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Also known as
Henry of Mayenne

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne?

French noble (1578-1621)

When was Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne born?

Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne was born on 20 December 1578 in Dijon.

When did Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne die?

Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne died on 20 September 1621 in Siege of Montauban.

What was Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne's occupation?

Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne was a military officer and aristocrat.

What nationality was Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne?

Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne

· Wikidata: Q2209392

· DBpedia: Henry of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne

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