Charles III, Duke of Elbeuf facts for kids
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| Born | 1620 Hôtel d'Elboeuf, Paris, France |
| Died | May 4, 1692 (aged 71–72) Hôtel d'Elboeuf, Paris, France |
| Spouse | Anne Élisabeth de Lannoy Élisabeth de La Tour d'Auvergne Françoise de Montault de Navailles |
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| House | Lorraine |
| Father | Charles II, Duke of Elbeuf |
| Mother | Catherine Henriette de Bourbon |
Charles III (born in 1620 – died on May 4, 1692) was an important French nobleman. He was the third Duke of Elbeuf and a member of the powerful House of Lorraine. When his father, Charles II, Duke of Elbeuf, passed away, Charles took over the title of Duke.
His mother was Catherine Henriette de Bourbon, who was the daughter of Henry IV of France, a famous French king. Charles was also known as a Peer of France. This meant he had special rights and duties in the French kingdom. He also held other titles like Duke of Guise and Count of Harcourt.
Life Story of Charles III
Charles was born in Paris, France, at a grand house called the Hôtel d'Elboeuf. He was the oldest son of Charles II, Duke of Elbeuf, and Catherine Henriette de Bourbon. His mother's father was King Henry IV of France.
When Charles was younger, people called him the Count of Harcourt-Elbeuf. Later, he used the title prince d'Harcourt. This was one of the many titles his family owned.
Military Service
Charles was a soldier and fought in many battles. He served in Italy in 1641 and in Picardy in 1642. He fought under the command of his uncle, Henri, Count of Harcourt.
Charles played a big part in the Thirty Years' War. This was a long and major conflict in Europe. He fought alongside a famous French general, Prince of Condé, at the important Battle of Rocroi in 1643. This battle was a big victory for France.
He also took part in other battles, like those at Thionville and Sierck. He helped in the siege of Gravelines in 1644. Later, he fought in the Battle of Nördlingen in 1645 and at Trier.
Becoming Duke
In November 1657, Charles's father died. This meant Charles became the new Duke of Elbeuf. He also became a Peer of France.
A few years later, in 1661, King Louis XIV began to rule France by himself. The King chose Charles to be the Governor General of Picardy and Artois. This was an important job that his father had also held before him.
Charles died in Paris when he was about 61 years old. He was buried in a church called the Église du couvent des Jacobins in Paris. His son, Henri, became the next Duke of Elbeuf.
Family Life
Charles III was married three times and had several children. His first marriage was to Anne Élisabeth de Lannoy in 1648. They had two children:
- Anne Élisabeth of Lorraine (born 1649), who later married a distant cousin.
- Charles of Lorraine (born 1650), who never married.
His second marriage was to Élisabeth de La Tour d'Auvergne in 1656. They had six children, though some died very young. One of their sons, Henri, later became the Duke of Elbeuf after Charles III. Another son, Emmanuel Maurice, also became Duke later.
Charles's third marriage was to Françoise de Montault de Navailles in 1684. They had two daughters:
- Suzanne Henriette of Lorraine (born 1686), who married the Duke of Mantua.
- Louise Anne of Lorraine (born 1689), who never married.
Charles also had three children outside of his marriages.
Sources
- Georges Poull, La maison ducale de Lorraine, 1991
See also
In Spanish: Carlos III de Guisa-Lorena para niños
