Charlotte de Montmorency

French noble

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Charlotte de Montmorency was a French noblewoman, born in 1594 and passing away in 1650. She was the sister of Henri II, Duke de Montmorency, a prominent figure who rebelled against Cardinal de Richelieu and was executed for treason. Charlotte's marriage in 1609 to Henry II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé, was notable because King Henry IV of France developed passionate feelings for her, leading her husband to send her abroad for her safety. Later in life, she demonstrated courage by supporting her children's cause during the civil war known as the Fronde. The Montmorency family itself was one of France's most distinguished noble lineages, tracing its origins to the 10th century and holding significant positions, including constables and dukes of France.12

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Henri II, duke de Montmorency
Henri II’s beautiful sister Charlotte de Montmorency (1594–1650) had been married in 1609 to Henry II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé, who had to send her abroad to escape King Henry IV’s passionate attentions. Later she courageously upheld her children’s cause during the civil war of the Fronde.
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Henri II’s beautiful sister Charlotte de Montmorency (1594–1650) had been married in 1609 to Henry II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé, who had to send her abroad to escape King Henry IV’s passionate attentions. Later she courageously upheld her children’s cause during the civil war of the Fronde.
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