List of French peerages
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For an explanation of the French peerage, see the article Peerage of France
. Note that peerages and titles were distinct, and the date given for the extinction of the peerage is not necessarily the same as that of the extinction of the title. For more on noble titles and distinctions, see French nobility
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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...
. Note that peerages and titles were distinct, and the date given for the extinction of the peerage is not necessarily the same as that of the extinction of the title. For more on noble titles and distinctions, see French nobility
French nobility
The French nobility was the privileged order of France in the Middle Ages and the Early Modern periods.In the political system of the Estates General, the nobility made up the Second Estate...
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The "old peerages"
| Title | Date of creation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Duke of Reims Archbishop of Reims The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Reims is an archdiocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in France. Erected as a diocese around 250 by St. Sixtus, the diocese was elevated to an archdiocese around 750... |
before 1216 | held by the Archbishop of Reims Archbishop of Reims The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Reims is an archdiocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in France. Erected as a diocese around 250 by St. Sixtus, the diocese was elevated to an archdiocese around 750... |
| Duke of Langres | before 1216 | held by the Bishop of Langres |
| Duke of Normandy Duke of Normandy The Duke of Normandy is the title of the reigning monarch of the British Crown Dependancies of the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey. The title traces its roots to the Duchy of Normandy . Whether the reigning sovereign is a male or female, they are always titled as the "Duke of... |
before 1216 | forfeit 1203 |
| Duke of Burgundy Duke of Burgundy Duke of Burgundy was a title borne by the rulers of the Duchy of Burgundy, a small portion of traditional lands of Burgundians west of river Saône which in 843 was allotted to Charles the Bald's kingdom of West Franks... |
before 1216 | merged 1361 |
| Duke of Guyenne (Aquitaine) | before 1216 | forfeit 1203 |
| Count of Beauvais | before 1216 | held by the Bishop of Beauvais |
| Count of Châlons | before 1216 | held by the Bishop of Châlons |
| Count of Noyon | before 1216 | held by the Bishop of Noyon |
| Count of Champagne Count of Champagne The Counts of Champagne ruled the region of Champagne from 950 to 1316. Champagne evolved from the county of Troyes in the late eleventh century and Hugh I was the first to officially use the title "Count of Champagne". When Louis became King of France in 1314, upon the death of his father Philip... |
before 1216 | merged 1314 |
| Duke of Laon | before 1228 | held by the Bishop of Laon |
| Count of Toulouse | before 1228 | merged 1271 |
| Count of Flanders Count of Flanders The Count of Flanders was the ruler or sub-ruler of the county of Flanders from the 9th century until the abolition of the position by the French revolutionaries in 1790.... |
before 1228 | ceded to the Holy Roman Empire Holy Roman Empire The Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes... 1531 |
The "new peerages" (1259–1789)
| Title | Date of Creation | Surname | Mode of extinction | Notes |
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| Reign of Saint Louis IX (8 November 1226 - 25 August 1270) | ||||
| Duke of Guyenne | 1259 | Angleterre House of Plantagenet The House of Plantagenet , a branch of the Angevins, was a royal house founded by Geoffrey V of Anjou, father of Henry II of England. Plantagenet kings first ruled the Kingdom of England in the 12th century. Their paternal ancestors originated in the French province of Gâtinais and gained the... (House of Anjou House of Plantagenet The House of Plantagenet , a branch of the Angevins, was a royal house founded by Geoffrey V of Anjou, father of Henry II of England. Plantagenet kings first ruled the Kingdom of England in the 12th century. Their paternal ancestors originated in the French province of Gâtinais and gained the... ) |
forfeit 1369 | also forfeit 1294–1303 and 1347–1360; legitimate male line extinguished in 1499 |
| Reign of Philippe III (25 August 1270 - 5 October 1285) | ||||
| none | ||||
| Reign of Philippe IV (5 October 1285 - 29 November 1314) | ||||
| Count of Anjou | 1297 | Royal family | merged 1328 | for Charles, brother of King Philippe IV Philip IV of France Philip the Fair was, as Philip IV, King of France from 1285 until his death. He was the husband of Joan I of Navarre, by virtue of which he was, as Philip I, King of Navarre and Count of Champagne from 1284 to 1305.-Youth:A member of the House of Capet, Philip was born at the Palace of... |
| Count of Artois | 1297 | Artois Counts of Artois The counts of Artois were the rulers over the County of Artois from the 9th century until the abolition of the countship by the French revolutionaries in 1790.-List of Counts of Artois:*Odalric... (Royal family) |
ceded to the Holy Roman Empire Holy Roman Empire The Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes... 1530 |
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| Duke of Bretagne | 1297 | Dreux (Royal family) | merged 1532 | |
| Reigns of Louis X (29 November 1314 - 5 June 1316) & Jean Ier (15–20 November 1316) | ||||
| Count of Poitou | 1314 | Royal family | merged 1316 | for Philippe, brother of King Louis X Louis X of France Louis X of France, , called the Quarreler, the Headstrong, or the Stubborn was the King of Navarre from 1305 and King of France from 1314 until his death... |
| Count of La Marche | 1316 | Royal family | extinct 1321 | for Charles, brother of King Philippe V Philip V of France Philip the Tall was King of France as Philip V and, as Philip II, King of Navarre and Count of Champagne. He reigned from 1316 to his death and was the penultimate monarch of the House of Capet. Considered a wise and politically astute ruler, Philip took the throne under questionable... |
| Count of Évreux Count of Évreux The Count of Évreux was a French noble title and was named after the town of Évreux in Normandy. It was successibly used by the Norman dynasty, the Montfort-l'Amaury family, the Capetian's as well as the House of La Tour d'Auvergne... |
1316 | Évreux House of Évreux The House of Évreux was a noble French family, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, which flourished from the beginning of the 14th century to the mid 15th century. A branch of it came to rule the Kingdom of Navarre.... (Royal family) |
exchanged 1404 | |
| Reign of Philippe V (20 November 1316 - 3 January 1322) | ||||
| Count of Angoulême | 1317 | Évreux House of Évreux The House of Évreux was a noble French family, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, which flourished from the beginning of the 14th century to the mid 15th century. A branch of it came to rule the Kingdom of Navarre.... (Royal family) |
exchanged 1404 | |
| Count of La Marche | 1321 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
forfeit 1527 | |
| Reign of Charles IV le Bel (3 January 1322 - 1 February 1328) | ||||
| Count of Étampes | 1327 | Évreux House of Évreux The House of Évreux was a noble French family, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, which flourished from the beginning of the 14th century to the mid 15th century. A branch of it came to rule the Kingdom of Navarre.... (Royal family) |
given away 1381 | |
| Duke of Bourbon Duke of Bourbon Duke of Bourbon is a title in the peerage of France. It was created in the first half of the 14th century for the eldest son of Robert of France, Count of Clermont and Beatrice of Burgundy, heiress of the lordship of Bourbon... |
1327 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
forfeit 1527 | |
| Reign of Philippe VI de Valois (1 February 1328 - 22 August 1350) | ||||
| Count of Beaumont-le-Roger | 1328 | Artois Counts of Artois The counts of Artois were the rulers over the County of Artois from the 9th century until the abolition of the countship by the French revolutionaries in 1790.-List of Counts of Artois:*Odalric... (Royal family) |
forfeit 1331 | |
| Count of Maine | 1331 | Royal family | merged 1350 | for Jean, son of King Philippe VI Philip VI of France Philip VI , known as the Fortunate and of Valois, was the King of France from 1328 to his death. He was also Count of Anjou, Maine, and Valois from 1325 to 1328... |
| Duke of Normandie | 1332 | Royal family | merged 1350 | for Jean, son of King Philippe VI Philip VI of France Philip VI , known as the Fortunate and of Valois, was the King of France from 1328 to his death. He was also Count of Anjou, Maine, and Valois from 1325 to 1328... |
| Duke of Orléans | 1344 | Royal family | extinct 1376 | for Philippe, son of King Philippe VI Philip VI of France Philip VI , known as the Fortunate and of Valois, was the King of France from 1328 to his death. He was also Count of Anjou, Maine, and Valois from 1325 to 1328... |
| Count of Valois | 1344 | Royal family | extinct 1376 | for Philippe, son of King Philippe VI Philip VI of France Philip VI , known as the Fortunate and of Valois, was the King of France from 1328 to his death. He was also Count of Anjou, Maine, and Valois from 1325 to 1328... |
| Count of Nevers | 1347 | Royal family, Flandres | extinct 1383 | for Marguerite, daughter of King Philippe V Philip V of France Philip the Tall was King of France as Philip V and, as Philip II, King of Navarre and Count of Champagne. He reigned from 1316 to his death and was the penultimate monarch of the House of Capet. Considered a wise and politically astute ruler, Philip took the throne under questionable... |
| Reign of Jean II (22 August 1350 - 8 April 1364) | ||||
| Count of Beaulac | 1353 | Évreux House of Évreux The House of Évreux was a noble French family, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, which flourished from the beginning of the 14th century to the mid 15th century. A branch of it came to rule the Kingdom of Navarre.... (Royal family) |
exchanged 1404 | |
| Count of Beaumont-le-Roger | 1354 | Évreux House of Évreux The House of Évreux was a noble French family, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, which flourished from the beginning of the 14th century to the mid 15th century. A branch of it came to rule the Kingdom of Navarre.... (Royal family) |
exchanged 1404 | |
| Duke of Normandie | 1355 | Royal family | merged 1364 | for Charles, son of King Jean II John II of France John II , called John the Good , was the King of France from 1350 until his death. He was the second sovereign of the House of Valois and is perhaps best remembered as the king who was vanquished at the Battle of Poitiers and taken as a captive to England.The son of Philip VI and Joan the Lame,... |
| Duke of Anjou | 1356 | Royal family | extinct 1481 | for Louis, son of King Jean II John II of France John II , called John the Good , was the King of France from 1350 until his death. He was the second sovereign of the House of Valois and is perhaps best remembered as the king who was vanquished at the Battle of Poitiers and taken as a captive to England.The son of Philip VI and Joan the Lame,... |
| Count of Poitou | 1357 | Royal family | exchanged 1360 | for Jean, son of King Jean II John II of France John II , called John the Good , was the King of France from 1350 until his death. He was the second sovereign of the House of Valois and is perhaps best remembered as the king who was vanquished at the Battle of Poitiers and taken as a captive to England.The son of Philip VI and Joan the Lame,... |
| Count of Mâcon | 1359 | Royal family | exchanged 1360 | for Jean, son of King Jean II John II of France John II , called John the Good , was the King of France from 1350 until his death. He was the second sovereign of the House of Valois and is perhaps best remembered as the king who was vanquished at the Battle of Poitiers and taken as a captive to England.The son of Philip VI and Joan the Lame,... |
| Count of Maine | 1360 | Royal family | extinct 1481 | for Louis, son of King Jean II John II of France John II , called John the Good , was the King of France from 1350 until his death. He was the second sovereign of the House of Valois and is perhaps best remembered as the king who was vanquished at the Battle of Poitiers and taken as a captive to England.The son of Philip VI and Joan the Lame,... |
| Duke of Berry Duke of Berry The title of Duke of Berry in the French nobility was frequently created for junior members of the French royal family. The Berry region now consists of the départements of Cher, Indre and parts of Vienne. The capital of Berry is Bourges. The first creation was for John, third son of John II, King... |
1360 | Royal family | extinct 1417 | for Jean, son of King Jean II John II of France John II , called John the Good , was the King of France from 1350 until his death. He was the second sovereign of the House of Valois and is perhaps best remembered as the king who was vanquished at the Battle of Poitiers and taken as a captive to England.The son of Philip VI and Joan the Lame,... |
| Duke of Auvergne | 1360 | Royal family | extinct 1521 | for Jean, son of King Jean II John II of France John II , called John the Good , was the King of France from 1350 until his death. He was the second sovereign of the House of Valois and is perhaps best remembered as the king who was vanquished at the Battle of Poitiers and taken as a captive to England.The son of Philip VI and Joan the Lame,... |
| Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine was a title in the Peerage of France, relating to Touraine.It was first created in 1360 for Philip, youngest son of King John II of France. He returned the duchy to the Crown in 1363 on being made Duke of Burgundy and died in 1404.... |
1360 | Royal family | exchanged 1363 | for Philippe, son of King Jean II John II of France John II , called John the Good , was the King of France from 1350 until his death. He was the second sovereign of the House of Valois and is perhaps best remembered as the king who was vanquished at the Battle of Poitiers and taken as a captive to England.The son of Philip VI and Joan the Lame,... |
| Duke of Bourgogne Duke of Burgundy Duke of Burgundy was a title borne by the rulers of the Duchy of Burgundy, a small portion of traditional lands of Burgundians west of river Saône which in 843 was allotted to Charles the Bald's kingdom of West Franks... |
1363 | Royal family | extinct 1477 | for Philippe, son of King Jean II John II of France John II , called John the Good , was the King of France from 1350 until his death. He was the second sovereign of the House of Valois and is perhaps best remembered as the king who was vanquished at the Battle of Poitiers and taken as a captive to England.The son of Philip VI and Joan the Lame,... |
| Reign of Charles V (8 April 1364 - 16 September 1380) | ||||
| Count of Poitou | 1369 | Royal family | extinct 1417 | for Jean, son of King Jean II John II of France John II , called John the Good , was the King of France from 1350 until his death. He was the second sovereign of the House of Valois and is perhaps best remembered as the king who was vanquished at the Battle of Poitiers and taken as a captive to England.The son of Philip VI and Joan the Lame,... |
| Baron of Montpellier | 1371 | Évreux House of Évreux The House of Évreux was a noble French family, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, which flourished from the beginning of the 14th century to the mid 15th century. A branch of it came to rule the Kingdom of Navarre.... (Royal family) |
forfeit 1382 | |
| Reign of Charles VI (16 September 1380 - 21 October 1422) | ||||
| Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine was a title in the Peerage of France, relating to Touraine.It was first created in 1360 for Philip, youngest son of King John II of France. He returned the duchy to the Crown in 1363 on being made Duke of Burgundy and died in 1404.... |
1386 | Royal family | exchanged 1392 | for Louis, brother of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Duke of Orléans | 1392 | Royal family | merged 1498 | for Louis, brother of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Count of Valois | 1392 | Royal family | elevated to a dukedom 1406 | for Louis, brother of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Duke of Guyenne | after 1392 | Royal family | extinct 1400 | for Charles, son of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Count of Périgord Count of Périgord Count of Périgord is a noble title in the peerage of France, first created for Emenon, who was also Count of Poitiers and Count of Angoulême. Most likely, the title was bestowed on Emenon in 845 by Pepin I of Aquitaine as a reward for Emenon fighting with Pepin against Louis the Pious... |
1399 | Orléans House of Orleans Orléans is the name used by several branches of the Royal House of France, all descended in the legitimate male line from the dynasty's founder, Hugh Capet. It became a tradition during France's ancien régime for the duchy of Orléans to be granted as an appanage to a younger son of the king... (Royal family) |
sold 1397 | |
| Duke of Guyenne | after 1400 | Royal family | extinct 1415 | for Louis, son of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine was a title in the Peerage of France, relating to Touraine.It was first created in 1360 for Philip, youngest son of King John II of France. He returned the duchy to the Crown in 1363 on being made Duke of Burgundy and died in 1404.... |
1401 | Royal family | extinct 1416 | for Jean, son of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Duke of Alençon | 1404 | Alençon (Royal family) | extinct 1525 | forfeit 1458–1461, 1474–1476 and 1482–1483 |
| Count of Soissons Count of Soissons This is a list of those who bore the title Count of Soissons and ruled Soissons and its civitas or diocese as a county in the Middle Ages. The title continued in use into modern times, but without ties to the actual Soissonnais.-Carolingians:... |
1404 | Orléans House of Orleans Orléans is the name used by several branches of the Royal House of France, all descended in the legitimate male line from the dynasty's founder, Hugh Capet. It became a tradition during France's ancien régime for the duchy of Orléans to be granted as an appanage to a younger son of the king... (Royal family) |
merged 1498 | for Louis, brother of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Baron of Coucy | 1404 | Orléans House of Orleans Orléans is the name used by several branches of the Royal House of France, all descended in the legitimate male line from the dynasty's founder, Hugh Capet. It became a tradition during France's ancien régime for the duchy of Orléans to be granted as an appanage to a younger son of the king... (Royal family) |
merged 1498 | for Louis, brother of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Duke of Nemours Duke of Nemours In the 12th and 13th centuries the Lordship of Nemours, in the Gatinais, France, was in possession of the house of Villebeon, a member of which, Gautier, was marshal of France in the middle of the 13th century... |
1404 | Évreux House of Évreux The House of Évreux was a noble French family, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, which flourished from the beginning of the 14th century to the mid 15th century. A branch of it came to rule the Kingdom of Navarre.... (Royal family) |
extinct 1503 | |
| Châtelain de Châtillon | 1404 | ?? | ?? | |
| Count of Rethel | 1405 | Bourgogne House of Burgundy The House of Burgundy was a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, descending from Robert I, Duke of Burgundy, a younger son of Robert II of France.... |
extinct 1415 | |
| Duke of Valois | 1406 | Royal family | merged 1498 | for Louis, brother of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Count of Mortagne | 1407 | Royal family | extinct 1416 | for Jean, son of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Count of Mortain | 1407 | Évreux House of Évreux The House of Évreux was a noble French family, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, which flourished from the beginning of the 14th century to the mid 15th century. A branch of it came to rule the Kingdom of Navarre.... (Royal family) |
forfeit 1408 | |
| Châtelain d'Evry-le-Châtel | 1408 | ?? | ?? | |
| Châtelain de Jouy-le-Châtel | 1408 | ?? | ?? | |
| Count of Mortain | 1414 | Royal family | extinct 1415 | for Louis, son of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Duke of Berry Duke of Berry The title of Duke of Berry in the French nobility was frequently created for junior members of the French royal family. The Berry region now consists of the départements of Cher, Indre and parts of Vienne. The capital of Berry is Bourges. The first creation was for John, third son of John II, King... |
1416 | Royal family | extinct 1416 | for Jean, son of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine was a title in the Peerage of France, relating to Touraine.It was first created in 1360 for Philip, youngest son of King John II of France. He returned the duchy to the Crown in 1363 on being made Duke of Burgundy and died in 1404.... |
1416 | Royal family | meregd 1422 | for Charles, son of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Duke of Berry Duke of Berry The title of Duke of Berry in the French nobility was frequently created for junior members of the French royal family. The Berry region now consists of the départements of Cher, Indre and parts of Vienne. The capital of Berry is Bourges. The first creation was for John, third son of John II, King... |
1417 | Royal family | merged 1422 | for Charles, son of King Charles VI Charles VI of France Charles VI , called the Beloved and the Mad , was the King of France from 1380 to 1422, as a member of the House of Valois. His bouts with madness, which seem to have begun in 1392, led to quarrels among the French royal family, which were exploited by the neighbouring powers of England and Burgundy... |
| Reign of Charles VII (21 October 1422 - 22 July 1461) | ||||
| Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine was a title in the Peerage of France, relating to Touraine.It was first created in 1360 for Philip, youngest son of King John II of France. He returned the duchy to the Crown in 1363 on being made Duke of Burgundy and died in 1404.... |
1423 | Douglas Clan Douglas Clan Douglas is an ancient Scottish kindred from the Scottish Lowlands taking its name from Douglas, South Lanarkshire, and thence spreading through the Scottish Borderland, Angus, Lothian and beyond. The clan does not currently have a chief, therefore it is considered an armigerous clan.The... |
extinct 1424 | |
| Count of Évreux Count of Évreux The Count of Évreux was a French noble title and was named after the town of Évreux in Normandy. It was successibly used by the Norman dynasty, the Montfort-l'Amaury family, the Capetian's as well as the House of La Tour d'Auvergne... |
1427 | Stewart House of Stuart The House of Stuart is a European royal house. Founded by Robert II of Scotland, the Stewarts first became monarchs of the Kingdom of Scotland during the late 14th century, and subsequently held the position of the Kings of Great Britain and Ireland... |
exchanged after 1428 | |
| Count of Saintonge | 1428 | ?? | ?? | |
| Duke of Normandy Duke of Normandy The Duke of Normandy is the title of the reigning monarch of the British Crown Dependancies of the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey. The title traces its roots to the Duchy of Normandy . Whether the reigning sovereign is a male or female, they are always titled as the "Duke of... |
1436 | Royal family | extinct 1436 | for Philippe, son of King Charles VII Charles VII of France Charles VII , called the Victorious or the Well-Served , was King of France from 1422 to his death, though he was initially opposed by Henry VI of England, whose Regent, the Duke of Bedford, ruled much of France including the capital, Paris... |
| Duke of Guyenne | 1436 | Royal family | extinct 1436 | for Philippe, son of King Charles VII Charles VII of France Charles VII , called the Victorious or the Well-Served , was King of France from 1422 to his death, though he was initially opposed by Henry VI of England, whose Regent, the Duke of Bedford, ruled much of France including the capital, Paris... |
| Count of Foix | 1458 | Foix, Albret, Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
merged 1589 | |
| Count of Eu | 1458 | Artois Counts of Artois The counts of Artois were the rulers over the County of Artois from the 9th century until the abolition of the countship by the French revolutionaries in 1790.-List of Counts of Artois:*Odalric... (Royal family), Bourgogne House of Burgundy The House of Burgundy was a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, descending from Robert I, Duke of Burgundy, a younger son of Robert II of France.... , Cleves, Lorraine-Guise House of Guise The House of Guise was a French ducal family, partly responsible for the French Wars of Religion.The Guises were Catholic, and Henry Guise wanted to end growing Calvinist influence... , Orléans House of Orleans Orléans is the name used by several branches of the Royal House of France, all descended in the legitimate male line from the dynasty's founder, Hugh Capet. It became a tradition during France's ancien régime for the duchy of Orléans to be granted as an appanage to a younger son of the king... , Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
extinct 1775 | |
| Count of Nevers | 1459 | Bourgogne House of Burgundy The House of Burgundy was a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, descending from Robert I, Duke of Burgundy, a younger son of Robert II of France.... (Royal family) |
extinct 1464 | |
| Reign of Louis XI (22 July 1461 - 30 August 1483) | ||||
| Duke of Berry Duke of Berry The title of Duke of Berry in the French nobility was frequently created for junior members of the French royal family. The Berry region now consists of the départements of Cher, Indre and parts of Vienne. The capital of Berry is Bourges. The first creation was for John, third son of John II, King... |
1461 | Royal family | exchanged 1465 | for Charles, brother of King Louis XI Louis XI of France Louis XI , called the Prudent , was the King of France from 1461 to 1483. He was the son of Charles VII of France and Mary of Anjou, a member of the House of Valois.... |
| Count of Nevers | 1464 | Bourgogne House of Burgundy The House of Burgundy was a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty, descending from Robert I, Duke of Burgundy, a younger son of Robert II of France.... (Royal family) |
extinct 1491 | |
| Duke of Normandy Duke of Normandy The Duke of Normandy is the title of the reigning monarch of the British Crown Dependancies of the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey. The title traces its roots to the Duchy of Normandy . Whether the reigning sovereign is a male or female, they are always titled as the "Duke of... |
1465 | Royal family | exchanged 1469 | for Charles, brother of King Louis XI Louis XI of France Louis XI , called the Prudent , was the King of France from 1461 to 1483. He was the son of Charles VII of France and Mary of Anjou, a member of the House of Valois.... |
| Count of Mortain | 1465 | Royal family | extinct 1474 | for Charles, brother of King Louis XI Louis XI of France Louis XI , called the Prudent , was the King of France from 1461 to 1483. He was the son of Charles VII of France and Mary of Anjou, a member of the House of Valois.... |
| Duke of Guyenne | 1469 | Royal family | extinct 1474 | for Charles, brother of King Louis XI Louis XI of France Louis XI , called the Prudent , was the King of France from 1461 to 1483. He was the son of Charles VII of France and Mary of Anjou, a member of the House of Valois.... |
| Count of Villefranche | 1480 | Aragon | extinct ??? | |
| Reign of Charles VIII (30 August 1483 - 7 April 1498) | ||||
| none | ||||
| Reign of Louis XII (7 April 1498 - 1 January 1515) | ||||
| Duke of Valois | 1498 | Angoulême Counts and dukes of Angoulême Angoulême in western France was part of the Carolingian Empire as the kingdom of Aquitaine. Under Charlemagne's successors, the local Count of Angoulême was independent and was not united with the French crown until 1307. By the terms of the Treaty of Brétigny the Angoumois, then ruled by the... (Royal family) |
merged 1515 | |
| Count of Nevers | 1505 | Cleves | elevated to a dukedom 1538 | |
| Countess of Soissons Count of Soissons This is a list of those who bore the title Count of Soissons and ruled Soissons and its civitas or diocese as a county in the Middle Ages. The title continued in use into modern times, but without ties to the actual Soissonnais.-Carolingians:... |
1505 | Royal family | merged 1515 | for Claude, daughter of King Louis XII Louis XII of France Louis proved to be a popular king. At the end of his reign the crown deficit was no greater than it had been when he succeeded Charles VIII in 1498, despite several expensive military campaigns in Italy. His fiscal reforms of 1504 and 1508 tightened and improved procedures for the collection of taxes... |
| Baronness of Coucy | 1505 | Royal family | merged 1515 | for Claude, daughter of King Louis XII Louis XII of France Louis proved to be a popular king. At the end of his reign the crown deficit was no greater than it had been when he succeeded Charles VIII in 1498, despite several expensive military campaigns in Italy. His fiscal reforms of 1504 and 1508 tightened and improved procedures for the collection of taxes... |
| Duke of Nemours Duke of Nemours In the 12th and 13th centuries the Lordship of Nemours, in the Gatinais, France, was in possession of the house of Villebeon, a member of which, Gautier, was marshal of France in the middle of the 13th century... |
1507 | Foix | extinct 1512 | |
| Reign of François Ier (1 January 1515 - 31 March 1547) | ||||
| Duchess of Angoulême Duchess of Angoulême Several women have borne the title of Duchess of Angoulême. Among these are:* Joan II of Navarre, daughter of King Louis X of France, wife of Philippe d'Évreux, who was created Duke of Angoulême in 1317... |
1515 | Savoie House of Savoy The House of Savoy was formed in the early 11th century in the historical Savoy region. Through gradual expansion, it grew from ruling a small county in that region to eventually rule the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 until the end of World War II, king of Croatia and King of Armenia... |
extinct 1532 | for Louise of Savoy, mother of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Duchess of Anjou | 1515 | Savoie House of Savoy The House of Savoy was formed in the early 11th century in the historical Savoy region. Through gradual expansion, it grew from ruling a small county in that region to eventually rule the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 until the end of World War II, king of Croatia and King of Armenia... |
extinct 1532 | for Louise of Savoy, mother of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Duke of Vendôme | 1515 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
merged 1589 | |
| Duke of Châtellherault | 1515 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
forfeit 1527 | |
| Duchess of Valois | 1516 | Orléans House of Orleans Orléans is the name used by several branches of the Royal House of France, all descended in the legitimate male line from the dynasty's founder, Hugh Capet. It became a tradition during France's ancien régime for the duchy of Orléans to be granted as an appanage to a younger son of the king... (Royal family) |
extinct 1520 | |
| Duchess of Berry Duke of Berry The title of Duke of Berry in the French nobility was frequently created for junior members of the French royal family. The Berry region now consists of the départements of Cher, Indre and parts of Vienne. The capital of Berry is Bourges. The first creation was for John, third son of John II, King... |
1517 | Orléans House of Orleans Orléans is the name used by several branches of the Royal House of France, all descended in the legitimate male line from the dynasty's founder, Hugh Capet. It became a tradition during France's ancien régime for the duchy of Orléans to be granted as an appanage to a younger son of the king... (Royal family) |
extinct 1549 | |
| Duke of Nemours Duke of Nemours In the 12th and 13th centuries the Lordship of Nemours, in the Gatinais, France, was in possession of the house of Villebeon, a member of which, Gautier, was marshal of France in the middle of the 13th century... |
1524 | Savoie House of Savoy The House of Savoy was formed in the early 11th century in the historical Savoy region. Through gradual expansion, it grew from ruling a small county in that region to eventually rule the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 until the end of World War II, king of Croatia and King of Armenia... |
extinct 1652 | for Louise of Savoy, mother of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... . Transferred to the grantee's brother in 1528 |
| Duchess of Bourbon Duke of Bourbon Duke of Bourbon is a title in the peerage of France. It was created in the first half of the 14th century for the eldest son of Robert of France, Count of Clermont and Beatrice of Burgundy, heiress of the lordship of Bourbon... |
1527 | Savoie House of Savoy The House of Savoy was formed in the early 11th century in the historical Savoy region. Through gradual expansion, it grew from ruling a small county in that region to eventually rule the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 until the end of World War II, king of Croatia and King of Armenia... |
extinct 1532 | for Louise of Savoy, mother of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Duchess of Châtellerault Duke of Châtellerault The French noble title of Duke of Châtellerault has been created several times.The first was for François de Bourbon-Montpensier, a younger son of Gilbert, Comte de Montpensier. He received the duchy-peerage of Châtellerault in 1515, but died the same year, being succeeded by his brother Charles,... |
1527 | Savoie House of Savoy The House of Savoy was formed in the early 11th century in the historical Savoy region. Through gradual expansion, it grew from ruling a small county in that region to eventually rule the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 until the end of World War II, king of Croatia and King of Armenia... |
given away 1530 | |
| Duchess of Auvergne | 1528 | Savoie House of Savoy The House of Savoy was formed in the early 11th century in the historical Savoy region. Through gradual expansion, it grew from ruling a small county in that region to eventually rule the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 until the end of World War II, king of Croatia and King of Armenia... |
extinct 1532 | for Louise of Savoy, mother of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Duchess of Châtellerault Duke of Châtellerault The French noble title of Duke of Châtellerault has been created several times.The first was for François de Bourbon-Montpensier, a younger son of Gilbert, Comte de Montpensier. He received the duchy-peerage of Châtellerault in 1515, but died the same year, being succeeded by his brother Charles,... |
1530 | Savoie House of Savoy The House of Savoy was formed in the early 11th century in the historical Savoy region. Through gradual expansion, it grew from ruling a small county in that region to eventually rule the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 until the end of World War II, king of Croatia and King of Armenia... |
extinct 1532 | for Louise of Savoy, mother of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Duke of Guise | 1528 | Lorraine | extinct 1675 | |
| Duke of Nevers | 1539 | Albret, Cleves, Gonzaga House of Gonzaga The Gonzaga family ruled Mantua in Northern Italy from 1328 to 1708.-History:In 1433, Gianfrancesco I assumed the title of Marquis of Mantua, and in 1530 Federico II received the title of Duke of Mantua. In 1531, the family acquired the Duchy of Monferrato through marriage... |
sold 1659 | |
| Duke of Orléans | 1540 | Royal family | extinct 1545 | for Charles, son of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Duke of Angoulême | 1540 | Royal family | extinct 1545 | for Charles, son of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Duke of Châtellerault Duke of Châtellerault The French noble title of Duke of Châtellerault has been created several times.The first was for François de Bourbon-Montpensier, a younger son of Gilbert, Comte de Montpensier. He received the duchy-peerage of Châtellerault in 1515, but died the same year, being succeeded by his brother Charles,... |
1540 | Royal family | extinct 1545 | for Charles, son of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Count of Clermont | 1540 | Royal family | extinct 1545 | for Charles, son of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Count of La Marche | 1540 | Royal family | extinct 1545 | for Charles, son of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Duke of Bourbon Duke of Bourbon Duke of Bourbon is a title in the peerage of France. It was created in the first half of the 14th century for the eldest son of Robert of France, Count of Clermont and Beatrice of Burgundy, heiress of the lordship of Bourbon... |
1544 | Royal family | extinct 1545 | for Charles, son of King François I Francis I of France Francis I was King of France from 1515 until his death. During his reign, huge cultural changes took place in France and he has been called France's original Renaissance monarch... |
| Reign of Henri II (31 March 1547 - 10 July 1559) | ||||
| Duke of Aumale | 1547 | Lorraine-Guise House of Guise The House of Guise was a French ducal family, partly responsible for the French Wars of Religion.The Guises were Catholic, and Henry Guise wanted to end growing Calvinist influence... |
extinct 1631 | |
| Duchess of Berry Duke of Berry The title of Duke of Berry in the French nobility was frequently created for junior members of the French royal family. The Berry region now consists of the départements of Cher, Indre and parts of Vienne. The capital of Berry is Bourges. The first creation was for John, third son of John II, King... |
1550 | Royal family | extinct 1574 | for Marguerite, sister of King Henri II Henry II of France Henry II was King of France from 31 March 1547 until his death in 1559.-Early years:Henry was born in the royal Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris, the son of Francis I and Claude, Duchess of Brittany .His father was captured at the Battle of Pavia in 1525 by his sworn enemy,... |
| Duke of Montmorency Duke of Montmorency The title of Duke of Montmorency was created several times for members of the Montmorency family, who were lords of Montmorency, near Paris.The first creation was in 1551 for Anne of Montmorency, Constable of France... |
1551 | Montmorency | forfeit 1632 | |
| Duke of Albret Duke of Albret Duke of Albret was a title in the French nobility.It was created in 1550 for the King of Navarre, Henry II. He died in 1555 and was succeeded by his daughter, Queen Joan III. The duchy was made into a peerage for her in 1556... |
1556 | Albret, Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
merged 1589 | |
| Reign of François II (10 July 1559 - 5 December 1560) | ||||
| None | ||||
| Reign of Charles IX (5 December 1560 - 30 May 1574) | ||||
| Duke of Anjou | 1566 | Royal family | merged 1574 | for Henri, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Duke of Bourbon Duke of Bourbon Duke of Bourbon is a title in the peerage of France. It was created in the first half of the 14th century for the eldest son of Robert of France, Count of Clermont and Beatrice of Burgundy, heiress of the lordship of Bourbon... |
1566 | Royal family | merged 1574 | for Henri, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Count of Forez | 1566 | Royal family | merged 1574 | for Henri, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Duke of Alençon | 1566 | Royal family | extinct 1584 | for François, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Duke of Château-Thierry | 1566 | Royal family | extinct 1584 | for François, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Count of Perche | 1566 | Royal family | extinct 1584 | for François, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Count of Meulan | 1566 | Royal family | extinct 1584 | for François, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Count of Mantes | 1566 | Royal family | extinct 1584 | for François, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Duke of Auvergne | 1569 | Royal family | merged 1574 | for Henri, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Duke of Penthièvre | 1569 | Luxembourg House of Luxembourg The House of Luxembourg was a late medieval German dynasty, which between 1308 and 1437 ruled the Holy Roman Empire, twice interrupted by the rivaling House of Wittelsbach.-History:... , Lorraine, Bourbon-Vendôme House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
extinct 1687 | |
| Duke of Évreux | 1569 | Royal family | extinct 1584 | for François, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Count of Dreux | 1569 | Royal family | extinct 1584 | for François, brother of King Charles IX Charles IX of France Charles IX was King of France, ruling from 1560 until his death. His reign was dominated by the Wars of Religion. He is best known as king at the time of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.-Childhood:... |
| Duke of Mercœur | 1569 | Lorraine | extinct 1712 | |
| Duke of Uzès | 1572 | Crussol | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Mayenne Duke of Mayenne Duke of Mayenne is a title created for a cadet branch of the House of Guise. It subsequently passed by marriage to the Gonzaga in 1621. They sold it to Cardinal Mazarin in 1654; he bestowed it on his niece, Hortense Mancini in 1661... |
1573 | Lorraine-Guise House of Guise The House of Guise was a French ducal family, partly responsible for the French Wars of Religion.The Guises were Catholic, and Henry Guise wanted to end growing Calvinist influence... , Gonzaga House of Gonzaga The Gonzaga family ruled Mantua in Northern Italy from 1328 to 1708.-History:In 1433, Gianfrancesco I assumed the title of Marquis of Mantua, and in 1530 Federico II received the title of Duke of Mantua. In 1531, the family acquired the Duchy of Monferrato through marriage... |
sold 1654 | |
| Reign of Henri III (30 May 1574 - 2 August 1589) | ||||
| Duke of Saint-Fargeau | 1574 | Bourbon-Montpensier House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
extinct 1693 | |
| Duke of Anjou | 1576 | Royal family | extinct 1584 | for François, brother of King Henri III 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,... |
| Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine Duke of Touraine was a title in the Peerage of France, relating to Touraine.It was first created in 1360 for Philip, youngest son of King John II of France. He returned the duchy to the Crown in 1363 on being made Duke of Burgundy and died in 1404.... |
1576 | Royal family | extinct 1584 | for François, brother of King Henri III 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,... |
| Duke of Berry Duke of Berry The title of Duke of Berry in the French nobility was frequently created for junior members of the French royal family. The Berry region now consists of the départements of Cher, Indre and parts of Vienne. The capital of Berry is Bourges. The first creation was for John, third son of John II, King... |
1576 | Royal family | extinct 1584 | for François, brother of King Henri III 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,... |
| Duke of Joyeuse | 1581 | Joyeuse, Lorraine-Guise House of Guise The House of Guise was a French ducal family, partly responsible for the French Wars of Religion.The Guises were Catholic, and Henry Guise wanted to end growing Calvinist influence... |
extinct 1675 | |
| Duke of Piney | 1581 | Luxembourg House of Luxembourg The House of Luxembourg was a late medieval German dynasty, which between 1308 and 1437 ruled the Holy Roman Empire, twice interrupted by the rivaling House of Wittelsbach.-History:... , Albert, Clermont, Montmorency–Luxembourg House of Luxembourg The House of Luxembourg was a late medieval German dynasty, which between 1308 and 1437 ruled the Holy Roman Empire, twice interrupted by the rivaling House of Wittelsbach.-History:... |
abolished 1790 | also known as Duc de Luxembourg |
| Duke of Elbeuf | 1581 | Lorraine | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Retz | 1581 | Gondi Gondi bank The Florentine banking family of the Gondi were prominent financial partners of the Medici. Unlike the Medici, they were of the old Florentione nobility, tracing their line traditionally from the legendary Philippi, said to have been ennobled by Charlemagne himself, in 805; from him the Strozzi... |
extinct 1634 | |
| Duke of Epernon Duke of Épernon 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.-List of Dukes of Épernon, 1581—1736:... |
1581 | 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.... |
extinct 1661 | |
| Duke of Rethel | 1581 | Gonzaga House of Gonzaga The Gonzaga family ruled Mantua in Northern Italy from 1328 to 1708.-History:In 1433, Gianfrancesco I assumed the title of Marquis of Mantua, and in 1530 Federico II received the title of Duke of Mantua. In 1531, the family acquired the Duchy of Monferrato through marriage... |
sold 1658 | |
| Duke of Hallwin | 1588 | Hallwin | extinct 1611(?) | |
| Duke of Montbazon | 1588 | Rohan | extinct 1593 | |
| Duke of Ventadour Duke of Ventadour Duke of Ventadour was a noble title in the peerage of France granted to Gilbert de Lévis de Ventadour by Henry IV of France in 1589. It is named after the Château de Ventadour.-List of Dukes of Ventadour, 1589—1717:... |
1589 | Lévis | extinct 1717 | |
| Reign of Henri IV (2 August 1589 - 14 May 1610 ) | ||||
| Duke of Montbazon | 1595 | Rohan | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Thouars | 1599 | La Trémoille La Trémoille Members of the House of La Trémoille, were part of an old French family which derives its name from a village in the department of Vienne.... |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Beaufort Duke of Beaufort Duke of Beaufort is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created by Charles II in 1682 for Henry Somerset, 3rd Marquess of Worcester, a descendant of Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester, illegitimate son of Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset, a Lancastrian leader in the Wars of the... |
1597 | Estrées Gabrielle d'Estrées Gabrielle d'Estrées, Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, Marchioness of Monceaux was a French mistress of King Henry IV of France, born at either the Château de la Bourdaisière in Montlouis-sur-Loire, in Touraine, or at the château de Cœuvres, in Picardy.... , Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
sold 1688 | for the mistress of King Henri IV 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.... |
| Duke of Vendôme | 1598 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
extinct 1712 | for Cesar, illegitimate son of King Henri IV 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.... |
| Duke of Biron | 1598 | Gontaut | forfeit 1602 | |
| Duke of Aiguillon Duke of Aiguillon Duke of Aiguillon was a title of nobility in the peerage of France created in 1599 by Henry IV of France for Charles, Duke of Mayenne. It takes its name from the town of Aiguillon.-List of Dukes of Aiguillon, 1599—1789:... |
1600 | Lorraine-Mayenne House of Guise The House of Guise was a French ducal family, partly responsible for the French Wars of Religion.The Guises were Catholic, and Henry Guise wanted to end growing Calvinist influence... |
extinct 1621 | |
| Duke of Rohan Duke of Rohan -House of Rohan:-House of Chabot:-House of Rohan-Chabot:The title prince de Léon is used a a courtesy title until the succession of the duke.... |
1603 | Rohan | for Henri, Duke of Rohan, extinct 1638 | |
| Duke of Sully | 1606 | Béthune Maximilien de Béthune, duc de Sully Maximilien de Béthune, first Duke of Sully was the doughty soldier, French minister, staunch Huguenot and faithful right-hand man who assisted Henry IV of France in the rule of France.-Early years:... |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Fronsac Duke of Fronsac The seigneurie of Fronsac was promoted to a duchy twice during the 17th century.- First promotion : 1608 :The title of duke of Fronsac was first created in 1608 for the Orléans-Longueville family, a bastard branch of the house of Valois... |
1608 | Orléans-Longueville House of Orleans Orléans is the name used by several branches of the Royal House of France, all descended in the legitimate male line from the dynasty's founder, Hugh Capet. It became a tradition during France's ancien régime for the duchy of Orléans to be granted as an appanage to a younger son of the king... |
extinct 1631 | |
| Duchess of Montpensier | 1608 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family), Orléans House of Orleans Orléans is the name used by several branches of the Royal House of France, all descended in the legitimate male line from the dynasty's founder, Hugh Capet. It became a tradition during France's ancien régime for the duchy of Orléans to be granted as an appanage to a younger son of the king... |
extinct 1693 | |
| Duke of Damville | 1610 | Montmorency | forfeit 1632 | |
| Reign of Louis XIII (14 May 1610 - 14 May 1643) | ||||
| Duke of Hallwin | 1611 | Hallwin | extinct 1620 | |
| Duke of Châteauroux | 1616 | Bourbon-Condé House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
left the possession of this family by 1710 | |
| Duke of Luynes | 1619 | Albert | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Lesdiguières | 1620 | Bonne François de Bonne, duc de Lesdiguières François de Bonne, duc de Lesdiguières was soldier of the French Wars of Religion and Constable of France.- Early life :He was born at Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur, to a family of notaries with pretensions to nobility... , Créquy Créquy family -Origins:Créquy , is a French family which originated in Artois, and took its name from a small lordship of Créquy, in the present Pas-de-Calais... |
extinct 1711 | |
| Duke of Bellegarde | 1620 | Saint-Lary | extinct 1646 | |
| Duke of Brissac Duke of Brissac Duke of Brissac is the title of a distinguished noble family of France. The fief of Brissac in Anjou was acquired at the end of the 15th century by a noble French family named Cossé belonging to the same province. René de Cossé married into the Gouffier family, who were at that time very powerful... |
1620 | Cossé | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Hallwin | 1621 | Hallwin, Schomberg | extinct 1656 | |
| Duke of Candale | 1621 | La Valette Henry de Nogaret de La Valette Henry de Nogaret de La Valette was the eldest son of Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette , first Duke of Épernon and Admiral of France, and his wife Marguerite de Foix , comtesse de Candale... |
extinct 1639 | peerage created for life with no territorial attachment |
| Duke of Chaulnes Duke of Chaulnes The title of Duke of Chaulnes , a French peerage, is held by the Albert family beginning in 1621.-History:The Duchy of Chaulnes was established by a letters patent of January 1621, registered on 6 March 1621 at the Parliament of Paris in favour of a younger brother of Charles d'Albert, Duke of... |
1621 | Albert | extinct 1698 | |
| Duke of Orléans | 1626 | Royal family | extinct 1660 | for Gaston, brother of King Louis XIII Louis XIII of France Louis XIII was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and of Navarre from 1610 to 1643.Louis was only eight years old when he succeeded his father. His mother, Marie de Medici, acted as regent during Louis' minority... |
| Duke of Chartres Duke of Chartres Originally, the Duchy of Chartres was the comté de Chartres, an Earldom. The title of comte de Chartres thus became duc de Chartres. This duchy–peerage was given by Louis XIV of France to his nephew, Philippe II d'Orléans, at his birth in 1674... |
1626 | Royal family | extinct 1660 | for Gaston, brother of King Louis XIII Louis XIII of France Louis XIII was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and of Navarre from 1610 to 1643.Louis was only eight years old when he succeeded his father. His mother, Marie de Medici, acted as regent during Louis' minority... |
| Duke of Chevreuse Duke of Chevreuse Duke of Chevreuse was a French title of nobility, elevated from the barony of Chevreuse in 1545. Originally created for Jean de Brosse, Duc d'Étampes, it was transferred in 1555 to Charles of Guise, the Cardinal of Lorraine, and became a possession of the House of Guise, becoming the title of the... |
1627 | Lorraine-Guise House of Guise The House of Guise was a French ducal family, partly responsible for the French Wars of Religion.The Guises were Catholic, and Henry Guise wanted to end growing Calvinist influence... |
sold 1655 | |
| Duke of Valois | 1630 | Royal family | extinct 1660 | for Gaston, brother of King Louis XIII Louis XIII of France Louis XIII was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and of Navarre from 1610 to 1643.Louis was only eight years old when he succeeded his father. His mother, Marie de Medici, acted as regent during Louis' minority... |
| Duke of Richelieu Duke of Richelieu Duke of Richelieu was a title in the peerage of France. It was created on 26 November 1629 for cardinal Richelieu who, as a clergyman, had no issue to pass it down to... |
1631 | Plessis, Vignerot | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of La Valette | 1631 | 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.... |
extinct 1661 | |
| Duke of La Rochefoucauld | 1631 | La Rochefoucauld | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Montmorency Duke of Montmorency The title of Duke of Montmorency was created several times for members of the Montmorency family, who were lords of Montmorency, near Paris.The first creation was in 1551 for Anne of Montmorency, Constable of France... |
1633 | Bourbon-Condé House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
abolished 1790 | renamed Duc d'Enghien in 1689 |
| Duke of Retz | 1634 | Gondi Gondi bank The Florentine banking family of the Gondi were prominent financial partners of the Medici. Unlike the Medici, they were of the old Florentione nobility, tracing their line traditionally from the legendary Philippi, said to have been ennobled by Charlemagne himself, in 805; from him the Strozzi... |
extinct 1676 | |
| Duke of Fronsac Duke of Fronsac The seigneurie of Fronsac was promoted to a duchy twice during the 17th century.- First promotion : 1608 :The title of duke of Fronsac was first created in 1608 for the Orléans-Longueville family, a bastard branch of the house of Valois... |
1634 | Plessis, Maillé-Brézé, Bourbon-Condé House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... , Vignerot |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Aiguillon Duke of Aiguillon Duke of Aiguillon was a title of nobility in the peerage of France created in 1599 by Henry IV of France for Charles, Duke of Mayenne. It takes its name from the town of Aiguillon.-List of Dukes of Aiguillon, 1599—1789:... |
1634 | L'Age | extinct 1635 | |
| Duke of Saint-Simon Duke of Saint-Simon Duke of Saint-Simon was a noble title in the peerage of France that was held by a father and son in the seventeenth and eighteenth century-List of Dukes of Saint-Simon, 1630—1755:... |
1635 | Rouvroy | extinct 1755 | |
| Duke of La Force | 1637 | Caumont | extinct 1755 | |
| Duke of Aiguillon Duke of Aiguillon Duke of Aiguillon was a title of nobility in the peerage of France created in 1599 by Henry IV of France for Charles, Duke of Mayenne. It takes its name from the town of Aiguillon.-List of Dukes of Aiguillon, 1599—1789:... |
1638 | Vignerot, Plessis | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Albret Duke of Albret Duke of Albret was a title in the French nobility.It was created in 1550 for the King of Navarre, Henry II. He died in 1555 and was succeeded by his daughter, Queen Joan III. The duchy was made into a peerage for her in 1556... |
1641 | Bourbon-Condé House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
given away 1651 | |
| Duke of Valentinois Duke of Valentinois Duke of Valentinois , formerly Count of Valentinois, is a title of nobility, originally in the French peerage. It is currently one of the many hereditary titles claimed by the Prince of Monaco despite its extinction in French law in 1949... |
1642 | Grimaldi House of Grimaldi The House of Grimaldi is associated with the history of the Republic of Genoa and of the Principality of Monaco.-History:The Grimaldi family descends from Grimaldo, a Genoese statesman at the time of the early Crusades. He might have been a son of Otto Canella, a consul of the Republic of Genoa in... |
extinct 1731 | |
| Reign of Louis XIV (14 May 1643 - 1 September 1715) | ||||
| Duke of Rohan Duke of Rohan -House of Rohan:-House of Chabot:-House of Rohan-Chabot:The title prince de Léon is used a a courtesy title until the succession of the duke.... |
1648 | Rohan–Chabot Chabot Chabot may refer to:*Chabot Space & Science Center, a public science center and planetarium in Oakland, California*Chabot College, a public community college in Hayward, CaliforniaPeople with the surname Chabot:... |
for Anne de Rohan-Chabot Anne de Rohan-Chabot Anne de Rohan-Chabot was a French noble. A member of the House of Rohan, she was wife of the Prince of Soubise. It was she would bought the lordship of Soubise into the junior line of the Rohans. She was a short term mistress of Louis XIV... and her husband François, Prince of Soubise François, Prince of Soubise François de Rohan was a member of the House of Rohan and founder of the houses Soubise. His wife Anne Julie de Rohan was the one time mistress of Louis XIV and mother of François 's own eleven children... abolished 1790 |
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| Duke of Albret Duke of Albret Duke of Albret was a title in the French nobility.It was created in 1550 for the King of Navarre, Henry II. He died in 1555 and was succeeded by his daughter, Queen Joan III. The duchy was made into a peerage for her in 1556... |
1665 | La Tour d'Auvergne La Tour d'Auvergne La Tour d'Auvergne was a French noble family. Its senior branch, extinct in 1501, held the titles of count of Auvergne and count of Boulogne for about half a century. Its junior branch, extinct in 1802, held the title of duke of Bouillon since 1594 and the titles of duke of Albret and duke of... |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Château-Thierry | 1665 | La Tour d'Auvergne La Tour d'Auvergne La Tour d'Auvergne was a French noble family. Its senior branch, extinct in 1501, held the titles of count of Auvergne and count of Boulogne for about half a century. Its junior branch, extinct in 1802, held the title of duke of Bouillon since 1594 and the titles of duke of Albret and duke of... |
abolised 1790 | |
| Duke of Bourbon Duke of Bourbon Duke of Bourbon is a title in the peerage of France. It was created in the first half of the 14th century for the eldest son of Robert of France, Count of Clermont and Beatrice of Burgundy, heiress of the lordship of Bourbon... |
1661 | Bourbon-Condé House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Orléans | 1661 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Philippe, brother of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duke of Chartres Duke of Chartres Originally, the Duchy of Chartres was the comté de Chartres, an Earldom. The title of comte de Chartres thus became duc de Chartres. This duchy–peerage was given by Louis XIV of France to his nephew, Philippe II d'Orléans, at his birth in 1674... |
1661 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Philippe, brother of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duke of Valois | 1661 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Philippe, brother of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duke of Randan | 1661 | La Rochefoucauld-Randan, Foix de Candale | extinct 1714 | |
| Duke of Verneuil | 1663 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
extinct 1682 | for Henri, illegitimate son of King Henri IV 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.... |
| Duke of Estrées Duke of Estrées Duke of Estrées was a title of nobility in the peerage of France that was created for François Annibal d'Estrées in 1663 by Louis XIV of France. This title became extinct in 1771... |
1663 | Estrées de Lauzières Gabrielle d'Estrées Gabrielle d'Estrées, Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, Marchioness of Monceaux was a French mistress of King Henry IV of France, born at either the Château de la Bourdaisière in Montlouis-sur-Loire, in Touraine, or at the château de Cœuvres, in Picardy.... |
extinct 1737 | |
| Duke of Gramont | 1663 | Gramont | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of La Meilleraye | 1663 | La Porte-Mazarin | extinct 1738 | |
| Duke of Rethel | 1663 | La Porte-Mazarin | extinct 1738 | |
| Duke of Villeroy | 1663 | Neufville | abolished 1794 | |
| Duke of Mortemart | 1663 | Rochechouart | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of Poix Duke of Poix The title of Duc de Poix was a French peerage created in 1663, which became extinct in 1687.It is also one of the secondary titles of the current ducs de Mouchy.... |
1663 | Créquy Créquy family -Origins:Créquy , is a French family which originated in Artois, and took its name from a small lordship of Créquy, in the present Pas-de-Calais... |
extinct 1687 | |
| Duke of Saint-Aignan Duke of Saint-Aignan Duke of Saint-Aignan was a title of nobility in the peerage of France created by Louis XIV of France for François de Beauvilliers in 1663. It takes its name from Beauvilliers' hometown of Saint-Aignan .... |
1663 | Beauvilliers | abolished 1790 | |
| Duke of La Rocheguyon | 1663 | Plessis-Liancourt | extinct 1674 | |
| Duke of Tresmes Duke of Tresmes The Duke of Tresmes was a title in the peerage of France from 1648 to 1670, at which point the title was changed to Duke of Gesvres... |
1663 | Potier | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Noailles | 1663 | Noailles | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Coislin | 1663 | Cambout | extinct 1732 | |
| Duc de Choiseul | 1665 | Choiseul | extinct 1705 | |
| Duc d'Aumont | 1665 | Aumont | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de La Ferté-Senneterre | 1666 | Saint-Nectaire | extinct 1703 | |
| Duc de Montausier | 1665 | Saint-Maure | extinct 1690 | |
| Duchesse de La Vallière | 1667 | La Vallière, Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
given away 1698 | for the mistress of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duc de Nemours | 1672 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Philippe, brother of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duc de Saint-Cloud | 1674 | n/a | abolished 1790 | held by the Archbishop of Paris Archbishop of Paris The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Paris is one of twenty-three archdioceses of the Roman Catholic Church in France. The original diocese is traditionally thought to have been created in the 3rd century by St. Denis and corresponded with the Civitas Parisiorum; it was elevated to an archdiocese on... |
| Duc de Béthune-Charost | 1690 | Béthune Maximilien de Béthune, duc de Sully Maximilien de Béthune, first Duke of Sully was the doughty soldier, French minister, staunch Huguenot and faithful right-hand man who assisted Henry IV of France in the rule of France.-Early years:... |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Damville | 1694 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
sold 1719 | for Louis-Alexandre, legitimated son of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duc de Montpensier | 1695 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Philippe, brother of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duc d'Aumale | 1695 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
sold 1773 | for Louis-Auguste, legitimated son of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duc de Penthièvre | 1697 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
abolished 1790 | for Louis-Alexandre, legitimated son of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duc de Châteauvillain | 1703 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
abolished 1790 | for Louis-Alexandre, legitimated son of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duc de Guise | 1704 | Bourbon-Condé House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Boufflers | 1708 | Boufflers | extinct 1751 | |
| Duc de Villars | 1709 | Brancas | extinct 1777 | |
| Duc d'Harcourt | 1709 | Harcourt | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc d'Alençon | 1710 | Royal family | extinct 1714 | for Charles, grandson of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duc d'Angoulême | 1710 | Royal family | extinct 1714 | for Charles, grandson of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duc de Fitz-James | 1710 | Fitz-James | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc d'Antin | 1711 | Pardaillan de Gondrin | extinct 1757 | |
| Duc de Rambouillet | 1711 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
abolished 1790 | for Louis-Alexandre, legitimated son of King Louis XIV Louis XIV of France Louis XIV , known as Louis the Great or the Sun King , was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre. His reign, from 1643 to his death in 1715, began at the age of four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days... |
| Duc de Chaulnes | 1711 | Albert d'Ailly, Albert de Luynes | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Rohan-Rohan | 1714 | Rohan | for Hercule Meriadec de Rohan extinct 1787 | |
| Duc de Joyeuse | 1714 | Melun | extinct 1724 | |
| Duc de Hostun | 1715 | Hostun | extinct 1755 | |
| Reign of Louis XV (1 September 1715 - 10 May 1774) | ||||
| Duc de Villars-Brancas | 1716 | Brancas | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Roannais | 1716 | Aubusson de La Feuillade | extinct 1725 | |
| Duc de Valentinois | 1716 | Goyon de Matignon, Grimaldi House of Grimaldi The House of Grimaldi is associated with the history of the Republic of Genoa and of the Principality of Monaco.-History:The Grimaldi family descends from Grimaldo, a Genoese statesman at the time of the early Crusades. He might have been a son of Otto Canella, a consul of the Republic of Genoa in... |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Nevers | 1720 | Mazarini-Mancini | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Biron | 1723 | Gontaut de Biron | abolished 1793 | |
| Duc de Lévis | 1723 | Lévis | extinct 1734 | |
| Duc de La Vallière | 1723 | La Baume Le Blanc | extinct 1780 | |
| Duc de Mercœur | 1723 | Bourbon-Conti House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... (Royal family) |
sold 1770 | |
| Duc de Châtillon Duc de Châtillon Duc de Châtillon was a French noble title.The first creation, in 1643, was for Gaspard III de Coligny, a Marshal of France, who was also known as duc de Coligny. The title referred to Châtillon-sur-Loing, a possession of the Coligny family. He was also to have been made a peer of France at the same... |
1736 | Châtillon | extinct 1762 | |
| Duc de Fleury | 1736 | Rosset | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Gisors | 1748 | Fouquet | extinct 1761 | |
| Duc de Duras | 1756 | Durfort | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Stainville | 1758 | Choiseul | extinct 1785 | |
| Duc de La Vauguyon | 1758 | Quélen de Stuer de Caussade | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Praslin | 1762 | Choiseul | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Choiseul d'Amboise | 1764 | Choiseul | extinct 1785 | |
| Duchesse de Pompadour | Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV of France | Louis XV | ||
| Duc d'Anjou | 1771 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Louis, brother of King Louis XVI Louis XVI of France Louis XVI was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792, before being executed in 1793.... |
| Duc d'Angoulême | 1773 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Charles, brother of King Louis XVI Louis XVI of France Louis XVI was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792, before being executed in 1793.... |
| Duc d'Auvergne | 1773 | Royal family | exchanged 1778 | for Charles, brother of King Louis XVI Louis XVI of France Louis XVI was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792, before being executed in 1793.... |
| Duc de Mercœur | 1773 | Royal family | exchanged 1778 | for Charles, brother of King Louis XVI Louis XVI of France Louis XVI was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792, before being executed in 1793.... |
| Duc d'Alençon | 1774 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Louis, brother of King Louis XVI Louis XVI of France Louis XVI was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792, before being executed in 1793.... |
| Reign of Louis XVI (10 May 1774 - 21 September 1792 + exec. 21 January 1793) | ||||
| Duc de Clermont-Tonnerre | 1775 | Clermont-Tonnerre | abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Berry | 1776 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Charles, brother of King Louis XVI Louis XVI of France Louis XVI was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792, before being executed in 1793.... |
| Duc de Châteauroux | 1776 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Charles, brother of King Louis XVI Louis XVI of France Louis XVI was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792, before being executed in 1793.... |
| Duc d'Aumale | 1776 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Gisors | 1776 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Brunoy | 1777 | Royal family | given away 1786 | for Louis, brother of King Louis XVI Louis XVI of France Louis XVI was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and Navarre until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792, before being executed in 1793.... |
| Duchesse de Louvois | 1777 | Royal family | abolished 1790 | for Marie-Adélaïde and Sophie, daughters of King Louis XV Louis XV of France Louis XV was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and of Navarre from 1 September 1715 until his death. He succeeded his great-grandfather at the age of five, his first cousin Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, served as Regent of the kingdom until Louis's majority in 1723... (held jointly) |
| Duc d'Aubigny | 1777 | Stuart House of Stuart The House of Stuart is a European royal house. Founded by Robert II of Scotland, the Stewarts first became monarchs of the Kingdom of Scotland during the late 14th century, and subsequently held the position of the Kings of Great Britain and Ireland... , Lennox, Gordon |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duc d'Amboise | 1787 | Bourbon House of Bourbon The House of Bourbon is a European royal house, a branch of the Capetian dynasty . Bourbon kings first ruled Navarre and France in the 16th century. By the 18th century, members of the Bourbon dynasty also held thrones in Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Parma... |
abolished 1790 | |
| Duc de Choiseul | 1787 | Choiseul-Beaupré | abolished 1790 | |
| Duché de Coigny | 1787 | Franquetot | abolished 1790 | the last peerage created before the Revolution |
The peerages of the Restoration (1814–1848)
- Jacques Henry Wüstenberg
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