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Marie-Félicie des Ursins

1600 – 1666

Italian French noble

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Lived 1600 – 1666 (aged 65). Marie-Félicie des Ursins was a French.

Marie Félicie des Ursins (; 11 November 16005 June 1666) was the wife of Henri de Montmorency, 4th Duke of Montmorency, governor of Languedoc.

She was born into the House of Orsini in the Pitti Palace, Florence. She was daughter of Virginio Orsini, Duke of Bracciano and his wife Flavia Peretti, a niece of Pope Sixtus V. Wise and pious, very focused on charity and good works, she lived at the Château of Chantilly, choosing to reside in a cottage ("Sylvie's House") in the park in order to escape the bustle of the main building. She retired permanently to the Convent of the Visitation at Moulins-sur-Allier after her husband was executed for treason on 30 October 1632. She died there, aged 65.

Her inspiring life and character, combining tenderness and strength, earned her the admiration of contemporaries and the praise of many poets. It was Théophile de Viau who gave her the nickname "Sylvie" in reference to her love of woodland animals. She gave the libertine poet her friendship and protection. La Silvanire by Jean Mairet is dedicated to her.

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Who was Marie-Félicie des Ursins?

Italian French noble

When was Marie-Félicie des Ursins born?

Marie-Félicie des Ursins was born on 11 November 1600 in Florence.

When did Marie-Félicie des Ursins die?

Marie-Félicie des Ursins died on 5 June 1666 in Moulins.

What nationality was Marie-Félicie des Ursins?

Marie-Félicie des Ursins was French.

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· Wikipedia: Marie-Félicie des Ursins

· Wikidata: Q3291845

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