Life
- 1573Born · Mézières-en-Brenne
- 1588Governor of Dauphiné
- 1589governor of Brittany
- 1592Governor of Normandy
- 1608Died · Paris
Their story
Henri, Duke of Montpensier, born on May 22, 1573, in Mézières-en-Brenne, was a significant figure within the House of Bourbon. His lineage connected him to positions of considerable influence and power in France during a tumultuous period. He held the titles of Monarch of Lower Navarre, King of France, French Co-Prince of Andorra, and Count of Foix, reflecting his extensive domains. Henri’s life was intertwined with the political and religious landscape of late 16th and early 17th century France. He passed away in Paris on February 27, 1608, having left an indelible mark on the history of his era.
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