Treaty of Montmartre
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The Treaty of Montmartre was signed on February 6, 1662 between Louis XIV and Duke Charles of Lorraine
. The treaty was negotiated by Hugues de Lionne
. Based on the terms of the accord, Louis XIV was given control of the Duchy of Lorraine.
Charles IV, Duke of Lorraine
Charles IV was Duke of Lorraine from 1624 to 1634, when he abdicated under French pressure in favor of his younger brother, and again from 1661 until 1675.- Biography :...
. The treaty was negotiated by Hugues de Lionne
Hugues de Lionne
Hugues de Lionne was a French statesman.He was born in Grenoble, of an old family of Dauphiné. Early trained for diplomacy, he fell into disgrace under Cardinal Richelieu, but his remarkable abilities attracted the notice of Cardinal Mazarin, who sent him as secretary of the French embassy to the...
. Based on the terms of the accord, Louis XIV was given control of the Duchy of Lorraine.