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Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency

1723 – 1794

French noblewoman and last Abbess of Montmartre

Christian nun
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About Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency

Lived 1723 – 1794 (aged 71). Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency was a French christian nun.

Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency (31 March 1723 – 24 July 1794) was a French noblewoman and nun who was the last Abbess of Montmartre. She was guillotined in the final days of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.

Biography Marie-Louise was the eldest child of Guy-Claude-Roland de Laval-Montmorency and Marie-Élisabeth de Rouvroy de Saint-Simon. She was a descendant of Matthew II of Montmorency. As an adolescent, she took orders. She was buried in the Picpus Cemetery.

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Important facts

Born
21 March 1723
Birth century
18th century
Died
24 July 1794
Occupation
Christian nun
Nationality
Kingdom of France
Positions held
Abbess

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency?

French noblewoman and last Abbess of Montmartre

When was Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency born?

Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency was born on 21 March 1723.

When did Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency die?

Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency died on 24 July 1794.

What was Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency's occupation?

Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency was a christian nun.

What nationality was Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency?

Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency

· Wikidata: Q3292093

· DBpedia: Marie-Louise de Laval-Montmorency

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