Duke of Aumont facts for kids
The Duke of Aumont was an important title created in France in 1665. It was first given to Antoine d'Aumont de Rochebaron. For many years, the Dukes of Aumont held a special job called "First Gentleman of the Chamber of the King." This meant they were very close to the King of France and had a lot of influence.
The Aumont family was quite rich and powerful. They owned a large house in Paris called the Hôtel d'Aumont. They also had other titles, like "Marquis of Villequier," which was often used by the person who would inherit the main ducal title next.
Who Were the Dukes of Aumont?
The title of Duke of Aumont was passed down through the family. Here are some of the people who held this important title:
- Antoine d'Aumont de Rochebaron (1601-1669)
- Louis Marie Augustin d'Aumont de Rochebaron (1709-1782)
- Louis Alexandre Céleste d'Aumont (1736-1814)
- Louis Marie Céleste d'Aumont (1762-1831)
- Adolphe Henri Aimery d'Aumont (1785-1849)
- Louis Marie Joseph d'Aumont (1809-1888)
- Jean-Jacques d'Aumont (1840-1901)
- Louis-Marie-Joseph II d'Aumont (1872-1956)
- Louis-Henri d'Aumont (1922-2006)
- Jacques Joseph d'Aumont (1950-)
Family Connections
The Aumont family had many important connections. For example, the current Prince of Monaco, Albert II, is directly related to this historic family. This shows how influential and widespread the Aumont family's connections were throughout European history.
