Duke of Nemours facts for kids
The title of Duke of Nemours was a special rank given to important families in France. It started as a small area ruled by a lord, but in 1364, it became a larger area called a county. This title became very famous because it was held by a branch of the House of Savoy, a powerful family from what is now Italy, who later moved to France.
After the last Duke from the House of Savoy died in 1659, the title returned to the King of France. In 1672, King Louis XIV gave the title to his only brother, Philippe I, Duke of Orléans. The title then stayed with Philippe's descendants. Much later, in 1850, a son of King Louis Philippe of the French was also given this title.
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Dukes from the House of Savoy (1524-1672)
The House of Savoy was a very important family that held the title of Duke of Nemours for many years. Here are some of the key people who held this title:
Louise of Savoy (1524–1531)
Louise of Savoy was the mother of Francis I of France, who was a famous French king. In 1524, she received the Duchy of Nemours, along with the Duchy of Anjou. A duchy is a territory ruled by a duke or duchess. A few years later, in 1528, the title of Nemours was given to her half-brother. In return, Louise received the Duchy of Touraine and later the Duchy of Auvergne.
Other Dukes of Savoy
After Louise of Savoy, several other members of the House of Savoy held the title of Duke of Nemours:
- Philip of Savoy (1528–1533)
- Jacques of Savoy (1531–1585)
- Charles Emmanuel of Savoy (1567–1595) – He was also the father of Marie Jeanne of Savoy, who became the Duchess of Savoy.
- Henri of Savoy (1572–1632)
- Louis of Savoy (1615–1641)
- Charles Amadeus of Savoy (1624–1652)
- Henri of Savoy (1625–1659) – He was the last Duke of Nemours from the House of Savoy. After his death, the title went back to the French crown.
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Arms of the Savoyard dukes.
