Jeanne de Tignonville
French noblewoman
About Jeanne de Tignonville
Lived 1555 – 1596 (aged 40–41). Jeanne de Tignonville was a French.
Jeanne du Monceau de Tignonville (1555-1596), was a French noblewoman. She was mistress to Henry IV of France in 1576–81. She was known as La petite Tignonville and used her position to enrich herself and her relations. She also had an affair with Pierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de Brantôme.
She was played by Eva Grimaldi in Jean-Charles Tacchella's film Dames Galantes (1990).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jeanne de Tignonville?
French noblewoman
When was Jeanne de Tignonville born?
Jeanne de Tignonville was born in 1555 in Pau.
When did Jeanne de Tignonville die?
Jeanne de Tignonville died in 1596.
What nationality was Jeanne de Tignonville?
Jeanne de Tignonville was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jeanne de Tignonville
· DBpedia: Jeanne de Tignonville
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jeanne de Tignonville. https://biography.guide/jeanne-de-tignonville/
MLA: "Jeanne de Tignonville." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jeanne-de-tignonville/.
Chicago: "Jeanne de Tignonville." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jeanne-de-tignonville/.
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