Charlotte-Marguerite de Montmorency
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Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency (May 11, 1594 – December 2, 1650) was an heiress of one of France's leading ducal families, and Princess of Condé
by her marriage to Henry de Bourbon. She almost became a mistress
of Henry IV of France
, but her husband escaped with her after the wedding.
Along with many other French nobles, her husband bitterly opposed the rule of Marshal d'Ancre
, who abandoned the policy of the late King Henry IV. In September 1616, Henry II, Prince of Condé and Charlotte Marguerite were arrested and imprisoned at Vincennes
, where their daughter Anne Genevieve
was conceived and born three years later, in 1619.
In 1632, Charlotte-Marguerite's only brother, Henri, Duke of Montmorency
was executed for intriguing against Cardinal Richelieu. The title passed to her. She was buried at the Carmel du faubourg Saint-Jacques, a Carmelite convent in Paris.
Princess of Condé
- Princess of Condé :-See also:*Duchess of Bourbon*Duchess of Guise*Duchess of Enghien*Duchess of Montmorency...
by her marriage to Henry de Bourbon. She almost became a mistress
Mistress (lover)
A mistress is a long-term female lover and companion who is not married to her partner; the term is used especially when her partner is married. The relationship generally is stable and at least semi-permanent; however, the couple does not live together openly. Also the relationship is usually,...
of Henry IV of France
Henry IV of France
Henry IV , Henri-Quatre, was King of France from 1589 to 1610 and King of Navarre from 1572 to 1610. He was the first monarch of the Bourbon branch of the Capetian dynasty in France....
, but her husband escaped with her after the wedding.
Life
She was the daughter of Henry de Montmorency and his second wife, Louise de Budos. In 1609, fifteen-year-old Charlotte-Marguerite wed the Prince of Condé.Along with many other French nobles, her husband bitterly opposed the rule of Marshal d'Ancre
Concino Concini
Concino Concini, Count della Penna, Marquis et Maréchal d'Ancre , was an Italian politician, best known for being a minister of Louis XIII of France, as the favourite of his mother.-Life:...
, who abandoned the policy of the late King Henry IV. In September 1616, Henry II, Prince of Condé and Charlotte Marguerite were arrested and imprisoned at Vincennes
Vincennes
Vincennes is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe.-History:...
, where their daughter Anne Genevieve
Anne Genevieve of Bourbon-Condé
Anne Geneviève de Bourbon was a French princess who is remembered for her beauty and amours, her influence during the civil wars of the Fronde, and her final conversion to Jansenism.-Early life:...
was conceived and born three years later, in 1619.
In 1632, Charlotte-Marguerite's only brother, Henri, Duke of Montmorency
Henri II de Montmorency
Henri II de Montmorency was a French nobleman and military commander.Born at Chantilly, Oise, he was the son of duke Henry I, whom he succeeded in 1614, having previously been made grand admiral...
was executed for intriguing against Cardinal Richelieu. The title passed to her. She was buried at the Carmel du faubourg Saint-Jacques, a Carmelite convent in Paris.
Children
Her children with Prince Henry II were:- Anne Genevieve, Duchess of LonguevilleAnne Genevieve of Bourbon-CondéAnne Geneviève de Bourbon was a French princess who is remembered for her beauty and amours, her influence during the civil wars of the Fronde, and her final conversion to Jansenism.-Early life:...
- Louis, Prince of CondéLouis II de Bourbon, Prince de CondéLouis de Bourbon, Prince of Condé was a French general and the most famous representative of the Condé branch of the House of Bourbon. Prior to his father's death in 1646, he was styled the Duc d'Enghien...
- Armand, Prince of Conti
See also
- List of Princesses of Condé