Duke of Noailles facts for kids
The title of Duke of Noailles was a special rank given to important families in France a long time ago. It was like being a very high-ranking noble. This title was first created in 1663 for Anne de Noailles, who was then called the Count of Ayen.
The Noailles family is a very old and famous French family. They got their name from a castle of Noailles located between Brive and Turenne in a region called the Limousin. They say their family history goes back to the 11th century, which is over 900 years ago!
The family became well-known in the 1500s. At that time, Antoine de Noailles (1504–1562) became an admiral, a top leader in the navy. He also served as an ambassador for France in England from 1553 to 1556. He was very important in trying to make friends with England, even though it was a tough job.
Antoine's son, Henri (1554–1623), was a commander during the religious wars in France. In 1593, King Henry IV of France made him the Count of Ayen.
The family also had the title of Duke of Ayen. However, the person who was next in line to become the Duke of Noailles was usually called the Prince of Poix. The Noailles family also owned a beautiful and large house in Paris called the Hôtel de Noailles.
Who Were the Dukes of Noailles?
Here is a list of the people who held the title of Duke of Noailles:
- Anne de Noailles (1663-1678)
- Anne Jules de Noailles (1678-1708)
- Adrien Maurice de Noailles (1708-1766)
- Louis de Noailles (1766-1793)
- Jean de Noailles (1793–1824)
- Paul de Noailles (1824–1885)
- Jules Charles Victurnien de Noailles (1885–1895)
- Adrien de Noailles (1895–1953)
- François de Noailles (1953–2009)
- Hélie de Noailles (2009–present)
Today, Hélie de Noailles holds the title. However, France is now a republic, which means it's a country led by elected officials, not kings or nobles. Because of this, old noble titles like "Duke" are not officially recognized by the government anymore.
See also
In Spanish: Ducado de Noailles para niños
