Count of Soissons facts for kids
The Count of Soissons (which is comte de Soissons in French) was an important noble title in France when the country was ruled by kings and queens. People who held this title were part of the royal family, known as Princes of the blood. This meant they were very close to the king. Because of their high rank, they were given the special title of Serene Highness, but this was mostly used in writing.
The Counts of Soissons owned a famous grand house in Paris called the Hôtel de Soissons. What makes this title unique is that it was later passed down to a woman. This was very unusual and often not allowed in France at that time.
The first person to hold the Soissons title was Charles de Bourbon, Count of Soissons. His brother was François de Bourbon, who became the first Prince of Conti. At the royal court, the Counts of Soissons were formally addressed as Monsieur le Comte, and their wives were called Madame la Comtesse.
Who Held the Title?
Here are the people who held the title of Count of Soissons:
- 1487–1495: François, Count of Vendôme (born 1470, died 1495)
- 1495-1537: Charles de Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme (born 1489, died 1537), who was François's son.
- 1547–1557: Jean de Bourbon (born 1528, died 1557), who was Charles's son.
- 1557-1569: Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Condé (born 1535, died 1569), who was Jean's brother.
- 1569-1612: Charles de Bourbon (born 1566, died 1612), who was Louis's son.
- 1612-1641: Louis de Bourbon (born 1604, died 1641), who was Charles's son.
- 1641-1656: Marie de Bourbon, Princess of Carignano and Countess of Soissons (born 1606, died 1692). She was Louis's sister and became Countess in her own right, which was quite special!
Related Titles
- Prince of Conti
- Prince of Condé
- Duke of Orléans
- Premier Prince du Sang
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Condes de Soissons para niños
