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La Marche-Vedôme

Bourbon dynastic line
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The Bourbon dynastic line originated from Robert, comte de Clermont, grandson of French King Louis IX. This branch of the Capetian dynasty gained prominence when Robert's son, Louis I, became the first duc de Bourbon in 1327, giving the family its name. The Bourbons eventually ascended to the French throne in 1589 with Henry IV.

The province of La Marche, historically a frontier countship, was held by a junior line of the Bourbons from 1342 to 1435. This line later acquired the countship of Vendôme, becoming known as the house of Bourbon-La Marche-Vendôme. This branch played a crucial role in the dynasty's expansion and eventual claim to the French crown.12

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