Henri Jules, Prince of Condé facts for kids
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| Prince of Condé | |||||
| Tenure | 11 December 1686 - 1 April 1709 | ||||
| Predecessor | Louis II | ||||
| Successor | Louis III | ||||
| Born | 29 July 1643 Paris, France |
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| Died | 1 April 1709 (aged 65) Paris, France |
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| Spouse | Anne Henriette of the Palatinate | ||||
| Issue | Marie Thérèse, Princess of Conti Louis, Prince of Condé Anne Marie, Mademoiselle de Condé Louise Bénédicte, Duchess of Maine Marie Anne, Duchess of Vendôme |
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| House | Bourbon-Condé | ||||
| Father | Louis le Grand Condé | ||||
| Mother | Claire-Clémence de Maillé | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||
| Signature | _at_his_wedding_in_1663.png){kind=small} |
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Henri Jules de Bourbon (born July 29, 1643, in Paris – died April 1, 1709, in Paris) was a French prince. He held the important title of Prince de Condé from 1686 until his death. Towards the end of his life, he faced mental health challenges.
Early Life and Family
Henri Jules was born in 1643 to Louis II de Bourbon, Prince de Condé. His father was a famous military leader. Henri Jules was five years younger than King Louis XIV of France. He was the only child who would inherit the huge Condé family wealth and properties. These included the Hôtel de Condé and the beautiful Château de Chantilly.
His mother, Princess Claire-Clémence de Maillé-Brézé, was a niece of the powerful Cardinal Richelieu. When he was born, he was known as the duc d'Albret. After his grandfather passed away, he became known as the duc d'Enghien. As a member of the royal House of Bourbon, he was a prince du sang, which meant he was a close relative of the King.
Personality and Marriage
Henri Jules was known to have a difficult personality throughout his life. He was described as having a very strong temper. It was often hard to disagree with him.
He was trained as a soldier and was put in charge of the Rhine front in 1673. However, he did not have the great military skills of his father. He received a good education, but his character was often described as unkind.
In December 1663, he married the German princess Anne Henriette of Bavaria in Paris. She was the daughter of Edward, Count Palatine of Simmern. Princess Anne Henriette was known for being very religious, kind, and generous. Many people at court admired her for being very supportive of her husband, even though he was often difficult.
Henri Jules and Anne Henriette had ten children together. Only half of them lived to become adults. Henri Jules also had an illegitimate daughter named Julie de Bourbon, who was officially recognized in 1693.
His Children
Henri Jules had several children with his wife, Anne Henriette. His only son, Louis de Bourbon, later became the next Prince of Condé after his father's death.
Some of his notable daughters included:
- Marie Thérèse de Bourbon, who became the Princess of Conti.
- Anne Marie Victoire de Bourbon, known as Mademoiselle de Condé.
- Anne Louise Bénédicte de Bourbon, who became the Duchess of Maine.
- Marie Anne de Bourbon, who became the Duchess of Vendôme.
Images for kids
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Marie Thérèse de Bourbon, Princess of Conti
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Heraldic symbol often used for minor Bourbon princes
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Louis de Bourbon, who became Prince of Condé
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Anne Marie Victoire de Bourbon
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Anne Louise Bénédicte de Bourbon, Duchess of Maine
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Marie Anne de Bourbon, Duchess of Vendôme
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See also
In Spanish: Enrique III de Borbón-Condé para niños
