kids encyclopedia robot

Anne de Noailles, Duke of Noailles facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Anne de Noailles
Duke of Noailles
Portrait of Anne de Noailles
Portrait of Anne de Noailles
Spouse(s) Louise Boyer
Issue
Anne Jules, Duke of Noailles
Louis Antoine, "Cardinal de Noailles"
Jean François, Marquis of Noailles
Louise Anne, Marquise of Lavardin
Jean Baptiste, Bishop of Châlons
Full name
Anne de Noailles
Noble family House of Noailles
Father François de Noailles, Count of Ayen
Mother Rose de Roquelaure
Born after 1613
Died (1678-02-15)15 February 1678

Anne de Noailles (born after 1613 – February 15, 1678) was an important French nobleman. He was the first person to hold the title of Duke of Noailles. His two sons later became very influential at the French royal court, which was the center of power for the king.

Before becoming a Duke in 1663, Anne de Noailles held the title of a count.

Who Was Anne de Noailles?

Anne de Noailles was the son of François de Noailles. His father was given the title "Count of Ayen" in 1663. Anne himself was later made the Duke of Noailles in the same year, 1663. This happened during the time when King Louis XIV ruled France. Being a Duke was a very high rank in French society.

Family Life and Children

On December 13, 1645, Anne de Noailles married Louise Boyer. They had six children together. Their children helped the Noailles family become even more famous and powerful in France.

  • Anne Jules de Noailles (born February 5, 1650 – died October 2, 1708)
    • He married Marie Françoise de Bournonville.
    • They had many children, continuing the family line.
  • Louis Antoine de Noailles (born May 27, 1651 – died May 4, 1729)
    • He became a bishop and later a cardinal in the Catholic Church.
    • He was known as the Cardinal de Noailles.
    • He never married.
  • Jacques de Noailles (born November 9, 1653 – died April 22, 1712)
    • He also never married.
  • Jean François de Noailles (born August 28, 1658 – died June 23, 1692)
    • He held the title "Marquis of Noailles."
    • He married Marguerite Thérèse Rouillé in 1687.
    • They had children.
  • Louise Anne de Noailles (born 1662 – died 1693)
    • She married Henri de Beaumanoir, who was the Marquis of Lavardin.
  • Jean Baptiste Louis Gaston de Noailles (born July 8, 1669 – died September 15, 1720)
    • He became the Bishop of Châlons.

See Also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anne de Noailles para niños

kids search engine
Anne de Noailles, Duke of Noailles Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.