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François de Vendôme, duke de Beaufort: Quick Facts

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Born January 16, 1616 • Paris
Died June 25, 1669 (aged 53) • Crete
Role In the Fronde

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Francois de Vendome, duc de Beaufort, engraving by J.-B. Humbelot, 17th century
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