Philippe Louis de Noailles
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Philippe-Louis-Marc-Antoine, comte
de Noailles
, prince-duc
de Poix
, and 2nd Spanish and 1st French duc de Mouchy
(21 November or 21 December 1752—15 February or 17 February 1819), was a French
soldier, and politician
of the Revolution
.
and grandson of Adrien-Maurice, 3rd duc de Noailles
, he held the courtesy title
of prince de Poix as a child.
He was married to Anne Louise Marie de Beauvau known as Mademoiselle de Beauvau (1 April 1750 – 20 November 1834) only child of Charles Juste de Beauvau and Marie Charlotte de La Tour d'Auvergne
(who in turn was a daughter of Emmanuel Théodose de La Tour d'Auvergne
and his last wife Louise Henriette Francoise de Lorraine
).
Before French revolution
, the prince de Poix enters the police officers in 1768, is named captain with the 15th regiment of dragoons (regiment of Noailles-dragoons) in 1770, then colonel in the same regiment in 1774. The king entrusts to him in 1775 the rank of captain of Garde du Corps (France)
(3rd Compagnie, then 2nd French company). In 1779, with this company, he prepared to invade England. In 1788, he is promoted by Louis XVI with the rank of order and brigadier in Alsace a brigade of hunters.
in succession of his father in 1767, and exercise of 1778 to 1789. He is also captain of huntings of the cities, castles and parks, governor of Château de Marly
and dependences, but also of Arpajon
in 1766. A pension is granted to him as captain of Garde du Corps (France)
and extended until the day when he will survive the Duke of Mouchy, his father. It is in the highest favour of the Heart. His majesty grants to him the survival of the government of Versailles.
of the countess d'Angivillers, wife of Charles-Claude Flahaut de la Billaderie, comte d'Angiviller
, this woman enchanteresse, Mrs Necker
. The court there meets with the French Academy, and people of arts and letters: Diderot, d'Alembert
, Jean-François de la Harpe
, Charles Pinot Duclos
, Jean-François Marmontel
, Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
.
The prince de Poix, in love with one of the chambermaids of the Queen, attends the coterie of Madam d'Angivilliers and benefits from it to meet this young graduate in this living room of the street of the Oratory, in Paris. He is not a husband as sedentary as his vénérable father statement he goes elsewhere to separate from its wife.
by the noblesse
of Amiens
and Ham
, but was compelled to resign in consequence of a duel
with the commander of the National Guard
of Versailles
.
He left the country for some time, but returned to France and took part in the riots of August, 1792
. He was, however, forced to quit the country once more to evade the fate of his father and mother, guillotine
d in 1794. On his father's death, he acceded à brevêt to the titles of comte de Noailles and duc de Poix, as well as to the Spanish
title duc de Mouchy.
Returning to France in 1800, with the amnesty of Émigré
s, he lived quietly at his residence in Mouchy-le-Châtel
(Oise
) during the Empire
. After the Bourbon Restoration
, he again came into favor and in 1817 was created duc de Mouchy as a French title, thus becoming a Peer of France
.
Comte
Comte is a title of Catalan, Occitan and French nobility. In the English language, the title is equivalent to count, a rank in several European nobilities. The corresponding rank in England is earl...
de Noailles
Duke of Noailles
The title of Duke of Noailles was a French peerage created in 1663 for Anne of Noailles, count of Ayen.The second, third and fourth dukes were all marshals of France...
, prince-duc
Duke
A duke or duchess is a member of the nobility, historically of highest rank below the monarch, and historically controlling a duchy...
de 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....
, and 2nd Spanish and 1st French duc de Mouchy
Duc de Mouchy
The title of duke of Mouchy was a French peerage held by members of a cadet branch of the Noailles family.The founder of the branch, Philippe, comte de Noailles , was the younger brother of Louis, 4th duc de Noailles and a marshal of France....
(21 November or 21 December 1752—15 February or 17 February 1819), was a French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
soldier, and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
of the Revolution
French Revolution
The French Revolution , sometimes distinguished as the 'Great French Revolution' , was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France and Europe. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years...
.
Biography
The son of Philippe de NoaillesPhilippe de Noailles, duc de Mouchy
Philippe de Noailles, comte de Noailles and later prince de Poix, duc de Mouchy, and duc de Poix à brevêt , was a younger brother of Louis de Noailles, and a more distinguished soldier than his brother...
and grandson of Adrien-Maurice, 3rd duc de Noailles
Adrien-Maurice, 3rd duc de Noailles
Adrien Maurice de Noailles, 3rd Duke of Noailles was a French aristocrat and soldier.-Biography:Son of Anne Jules de Noailles, he inherited the title duc de Noailles on his father's death in 1708....
, he held the courtesy title
Courtesy title
A courtesy title is a form of address in systems of nobility used for children, former wives and other close relatives of a peer. These styles are used 'by courtesy' in the sense that the relatives do not themselves hold substantive titles...
of prince de Poix as a child.
He was married to Anne Louise Marie de Beauvau known as Mademoiselle de Beauvau (1 April 1750 – 20 November 1834) only child of Charles Juste de Beauvau and Marie Charlotte de La Tour d'Auvergne
Marie Charlotte de La Tour d'Auvergne
Marie Charlotte de La Tour d'Auvergne was a French noblewoman and member of the House of La Tour d'Auvergne. Married into the House of Beauvau, a powerful family originating in Anjou, she had a daughter aged twenty and died of smallpox at the age of thirty three...
(who in turn was a daughter of Emmanuel Théodose de La Tour d'Auvergne
Emmanuel Théodose de La Tour d'Auvergne (1668–1730)
Emmanuel Théodose de La Tour d'Auvergne was a French nobleman and ruler of the Soveriegn Duchy of Bouillon. He was the son of Godefroy Maurice de La Tour d'Auvergne and his wife Marie Anne Mancini...
and his last wife Louise Henriette Francoise de Lorraine
Louise Henriette Françoise de Lorraine
Louise Henriette Françoise de Lorraine was a French noblewoman and member of the House of Guise, a cadet branch of the House of Lorraine...
).
Captain of Garde du Corps (France)
French Revolution
The French Revolution , sometimes distinguished as the 'Great French Revolution' , was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France and Europe. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years...
, the prince de Poix enters the police officers in 1768, is named captain with the 15th regiment of dragoons (regiment of Noailles-dragoons) in 1770, then colonel in the same regiment in 1774. The king entrusts to him in 1775 the rank of captain of Garde du Corps (France)
Garde du Corps (France)
The Garde du Corps was the senior formation of the King of France's Household Cavalry within the Maison du Roi.-History:The oldest company in the Garde du Corps was the Company of Scottish Archers, later just the 1st Scottish Company or Garde Écossaise, formed in 1419 from Scots that fought for...
(3rd Compagnie, then 2nd French company). In 1779, with this company, he prepared to invade England. In 1788, he is promoted by Louis XVI with the rank of order and brigadier in Alsace a brigade of hunters.
It is in the highest favour of the Heart
The prince de Poix occupies also the title of Intendant and governor of VersaillesVersailles
Versailles , a city renowned for its château, the Palace of Versailles, was the de facto capital of the kingdom of France for over a century, from 1682 to 1789. It is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and remains an important administrative and judicial centre...
in succession of his father in 1767, and exercise of 1778 to 1789. He is also captain of huntings of the cities, castles and parks, governor of Château de Marly
Château de Marly
The Château de Marly was a relatively small French royal residence located in what has become Marly-le-Roi, the commune that existed at the edge of the royal park. The town that originally grew up to service the château is now a dormitory community for Paris....
and dependences, but also of Arpajon
Arpajon
Arpajon is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.Seat of the canton, the commune is located south of Paris, accessible by the N20, and to in the north of Étampes...
in 1766. A pension is granted to him as captain of Garde du Corps (France)
Garde du Corps (France)
The Garde du Corps was the senior formation of the King of France's Household Cavalry within the Maison du Roi.-History:The oldest company in the Garde du Corps was the Company of Scottish Archers, later just the 1st Scottish Company or Garde Écossaise, formed in 1419 from Scots that fought for...
and extended until the day when he will survive the Duke of Mouchy, his father. It is in the highest favour of the Heart. His majesty grants to him the survival of the government of Versailles.
a man of the footlights
The false magic, comedy in one act presented for the first time on the theatre of the Italian Comedy, Wednesday 1 February 1775, is dedicated to Monseigneur the Poix, which shows us the shape of his character. The prince de Poix attends the salonSalon (gathering)
A salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine taste and increase their knowledge of the participants through conversation. These gatherings often consciously followed Horace's definition of the aims of poetry, "either to...
of the countess d'Angivillers, wife of Charles-Claude Flahaut de la Billaderie, comte d'Angiviller
Charles-Claude Flahaut de la Billaderie, comte d'Angiviller
Charles-Claude Flahaut de la Billaderie, comte d'Angiviller was the director of the Bâtiments du Roi, a forerunner of a minister of fine arts in charge of the royal building works, under Louis XVI of France, from 1775...
, this woman enchanteresse, Mrs Necker
Suzanne Curchod
Suzanne Curchod was a French-Swiss salonist and writer. She hosted one of the most celebrated salons of the Ancien Régime. She was the wife of Jacques Necker, and is often referenced in historical documents as Madame Necker....
. The court there meets with the French Academy, and people of arts and letters: Diderot, d'Alembert
Jean le Rond d'Alembert
Jean-Baptiste le Rond d'Alembert was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist, philosopher, and music theorist. He was also co-editor with Denis Diderot of the Encyclopédie...
, Jean-François de la Harpe
Jean-François de La Harpe
Jean-François de La Harpe was a French playwright, writer and critic.-Life:La Harpe was born in Paris of poor parents. His father, who signed himself Delharpe, was a descendant of a noble family originally of Vaud...
, Charles Pinot Duclos
Charles Pinot Duclos
Charles Pinot Duclos was a French author.-Life:He was born at Dinan, in Brittany. At an early age, he was sent to study at Paris...
, Jean-François Marmontel
Jean-François Marmontel
Jean-François Marmontel was a French historian and writer, a member of the Encyclopediste movement.-Biography:He was born of poor parents at Bort, Limousin...
, Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre was a French writer and botanist...
.
The prince de Poix, in love with one of the chambermaids of the Queen, attends the coterie of Madam d'Angivilliers and benefits from it to meet this young graduate in this living room of the street of the Oratory, in Paris. He is not a husband as sedentary as his vénérable father statement he goes elsewhere to separate from its wife.
The French revolution
In 1789 he was elected to the Estates-GeneralEstates-General of 1789
The Estates-General of 1789 was the first meeting since 1614 of the French Estates-General, a general assembly representing the French estates of the realm: the nobility, the Church, and the common people...
by the noblesse
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...
of Amiens
Amiens
Amiens is a city and commune in northern France, north of Paris and south-west of Lille. It is the capital of the Somme department in Picardy...
and Ham
Ham, Somme
Ham is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Geography:Ham is situated on the D930 and D937 crossroads, some southwest of Saint-Quentin, in the far southeast of the department, near the border with the department of the Aisne....
, but was compelled to resign in consequence of a duel
Duel
A duel is an arranged engagement in combat between two individuals, with matched weapons in accordance with agreed-upon rules.Duels in this form were chiefly practised in Early Modern Europe, with precedents in the medieval code of chivalry, and continued into the modern period especially among...
with the commander of the National Guard
National Guard (France)
The National Guard was the name given at the time of the French Revolution to the militias formed in each city, in imitation of the National Guard created in Paris. It was a military force separate from the regular army...
of Versailles
Versailles
Versailles , a city renowned for its château, the Palace of Versailles, was the de facto capital of the kingdom of France for over a century, from 1682 to 1789. It is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and remains an important administrative and judicial centre...
.
He left the country for some time, but returned to France and took part in the riots of August, 1792
10th of August (French Revolution)
On 10 August 1792, during the French Revolution, revolutionary Fédéré militias — with the backing of a new municipal government of Paris that came to be known as the "insurrectionary" Paris Commune and ultimately supported by the National Guard — besieged the Tuileries palace. King Louis XVI and...
. He was, however, forced to quit the country once more to evade the fate of his father and mother, guillotine
Guillotine
The guillotine is a device used for carrying out :executions by decapitation. It consists of a tall upright frame from which an angled blade is suspended. This blade is raised with a rope and then allowed to drop, severing the head from the body...
d in 1794. On his father's death, he acceded à brevêt to the titles of comte de Noailles and duc de Poix, as well as to the Spanish
Spanish nobility
Spanish nobles are persons who possess the legal status of hereditary nobility according to the laws and traditions of the Spanish monarchy. A system of titles and honours of Spain and of the former kingdoms that constitute it comprise the Spanish nobility...
title duc de Mouchy.
Returning to France in 1800, with the amnesty of Émigré
Émigré
Émigré is a French term that literally refers to a person who has "migrated out", but often carries a connotation of politico-social self-exile....
s, he lived quietly at his residence in Mouchy-le-Châtel
Mouchy-le-Châtel
Mouchy-le-Châtel is a small village in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
(Oise
Oise
Oise is a department in the north of France. It is named after the river Oise.-History:Oise is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790...
) during the Empire
First French Empire
The First French Empire , also known as the Greater French Empire or Napoleonic Empire, was the empire of Napoleon I of France...
. After the Bourbon Restoration
Bourbon Restoration
The Bourbon Restoration is the name given to the period following the successive events of the French Revolution , the end of the First Republic , and then the forcible end of the First French Empire under Napoleon – when a coalition of European powers restored by arms the monarchy to the...
, he again came into favor and in 1817 was created duc de Mouchy as a French title, thus becoming a Peer of France
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...
.