Duke of Richelieu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dukedom of Richelieu |
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.svg){kind=small}  Arms of the Vignerot du Plessis family
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| Creation date | 26 November 1629 |
| First holder | Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu |
| Last holder | Marie Odet Jean Armand Chapelle de Jumilhac |
| Extinction date | 1952 |
The Duke of Richelieu (French: duc de Richelieu) was an important title in French nobility. It was created on November 26, 1629. The first person to hold this title was Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu. He was a powerful Catholic leader and the chief minister to King Louis XIII.
Since Cardinal Richelieu was a clergyman, he did not have children to pass the title to. So, the title went to his great-nephew, Armand Jean de Vignerot. This happened because Armand Jean de Vignerot was the grandson of the Cardinal's older sister. In 1657, Armand Jean de Vignerot officially became the Duke of Richelieu and a Peer of France. He also added "du Plessis" to his name and used the Cardinal's family symbol.
The family also gained control of the Imperial County of Rixingen in 1751. This area was located between Alsace and Lorraine. The title of Duke of Richelieu was passed down through the family for many years. It was passed on to new family members in 1822 and 1879.
The title eventually ended in 1952. This happened when the 8th Duke of Richelieu, Marie Odet Jean Armand Chapelle de Jumilhac, passed away without an heir. His mother was Alice Heine, who later married Prince Albert I of Monaco.
Who Were the Dukes of Richelieu?
Here is a list of the people who held the title of Duke of Richelieu:
- Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu (1585–1642): He was the 1st Duke of Richelieu. He was a cardinal and the main minister for King Louis XIII.
- Armand Jean de Vignerot du Plessis (1629–1715): He was the 2nd Duke of Richelieu. He was the great-nephew of the Cardinal.
- Louis François Armand de Vignerot du Plessis (1696–1788): He became the 3rd Duke. He was a famous marshal of France and the son of the second Duke.
- Louis Antoine Sophie de Vignerot du Plessis (1736–1791): He was the 4th Duke. He was the son of the third Duke.
- Armand Emmanuel de Vignerot du Plessis (1766–1822): He was the 5th Duke. He served as a top minister and Foreign Minister for France. He was also a governor in New Russia. He was the son of the fourth Duke.
- Armand François Odet Chapelle de Jumilhac (1804–1879): He was the 6th Duke. He was the nephew of the fifth Duke.
- Marie Odet Richard Armand Chapelle de Jumilhac (1847–1880): He became the 7th Duke. He was the nephew of the sixth Duke.
- Marie Odet Jean Armand Chapelle de Jumilhac (1875–1952): He was the 8th and final Duke. He was the son of the seventh Duke.
See also
In Spanish: Duque de Richelieu para niños
