Duke of Épernon
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Duke of Épernon was a noble title in the peerage of France
granted to Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette
by Henry III of France
in 1581. It is named after Épernon
.
Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1707–1743) sold Épernon
to Adrien Maurice de Noailles and the title of "Duke of Épernon" fell into disuse.
Peerage of France
The Peerage of France was a distinction within the French nobility which appeared in the Middle Ages. It was abolished in 1789 during the French Revolution, but it reappeared in 1814 at the time of the Bourbon Restoration which followed the fall of the First French Empire...
granted to Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette
Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette
Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette , created Duke of Épernon, was a powerful member of the French nobility at the turn of the 17th century. He was deeply involved in plots and politics throughout his life....
by Henry III of France
Henry III of France
Henry III was King of France from 1574 to 1589. As Henry of Valois, he was the first elected monarch of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth with the dual titles of King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1573 to 1575.-Childhood:Henry was born at the Royal Château de Fontainebleau,...
in 1581. It is named after Épernon
Épernon
Épernon is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in the Centre region in northern France. It lies some 27 km northeast of Chartres, at the confluence of the Drouette and the Guesle.-History:...
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List of Dukes of Épernon, 1581—1736
| From | To | Duke of Épernon | Relationship to Predecessor | Other titles Held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1581 | 1642 | Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette , created Duke of Épernon, was a powerful member of the French nobility at the turn of the 17th century. He was deeply involved in plots and politics throughout his life.... (1554-1642) |
First Duke of Épernon | Admiral of France Admiral of France The title Admiral of France is one of the Great Officers of the Crown of France, the naval equivalent of Marshal of France.The title was created in 1270 by Louis IX of France, during the Eighth Crusade. At the time it was equivalent to the office of Constable of France. The Admiral was responsible... |
| 1642 | 1661 | Bernard de Nogaret de La Valette d'Épernon Bernard de Nogaret de La Valette d'Épernon Bernard de Nogaret de La Valette , duke of Épernon and a French general, was the son of Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette and Marguerite de Foix-Candale, granddaughter of the constable of Montmorency... (1592-1661) |
Son of the 1st Duke | |
| 1661 | 1662 | Louis de Goth d'Épernon (1584-1662) | Cousin of Bernard de Nogaret de La Valette d'Épernon | |
| 1662 | 1690 | Jean Baptiste Gaston de Goth d'Épernon (1631-1690) | Son of Louis de Goth d'Épernon | |
| 1690 | 1691 | Louis Henri de Pardaillan de Gondrin Louis Henri de Pardaillan de Gondrin Louis Henri de Pardaillan de Gondrin , marquis of Montespan, was a French nobleman. He is most notable as the husband of Louis XIV's mistress Madame de Montespan.-Life:... (1640-1691) |
Cousin of Jean Baptiste Gaston de Goth d'Épernon | Marquis of Montespan |
| 1691 | 1712 | Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1688–1712) Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin was a French nobleman. He was a grandson of Madame de Montespan. He was known as the marquis de Gondrin during his lifetime.-Biography:... (1688-1712) |
Grandson of Louis Henri de Pardaillan de Gondrin | Marquis of Gondrin |
| 1712 | 1743 | Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1707–1743) Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin . known as the Duke of Antin was a member of the French court and a male line descendant of Madame de Montespan.-Biography:... (1707-1743) |
Son of Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin | Marquis of Gondrin, Duke of Autun |
| 1743 | 1757 | Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1707–1743) Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin . known as the Duke of Antin was a member of the French court and a male line descendant of Madame de Montespan.-Biography:... (1707-1743) |
Son of Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin | Duke of Autun |
Louis de Pardaillan de Gondrin (1707–1743) sold Épernon
Épernon
Épernon is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in the Centre region in northern France. It lies some 27 km northeast of Chartres, at the confluence of the Drouette and the Guesle.-History:...
to Adrien Maurice de Noailles and the title of "Duke of Épernon" fell into disuse.