Honoré III facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Honoré III |
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| Prince of Monaco | |||||
| Reign | 29 December 1731 – 19 January 1793 | ||||
| Predecessor | Louise Hippolyte | ||||
| Successor | National Convention as de facto ruling government Honoré IV as next reigning monarch |
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| Regent | Jacques (1731–1733) | ||||
| Born | 10 November 1720 | ||||
| Died | 21 March 1795 (aged 74) | ||||
| Spouse |
Maria Caterina Brignole
(m. 1757; sep. 1770) |
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| Issue | Honoré IV, Prince of Monaco Prince Joseph |
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| House | Grimaldi | ||||
| Father | Jacques Goÿon de Matignon | ||||
| Mother | Louise Hippolyte, Princess of Monaco | ||||
Honoré III (born Honoré Camille Léonor Grimaldi) was a very important ruler of Monaco. He was the Prince of Monaco and also the Duke of Valentinois. He ruled for a long time, from 1731 to 1793. Honoré was the son of Louise Hippolyte, Princess of Monaco, who was the Princess before him, and her husband, Prince Jacques I.
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Early Life of Honoré III
Honoré was born on November 10, 1720. When he was young, his mother, Princess Louise Hippolyte, passed away. His father, Prince Jacques I, became the ruler for a short time.
In 1732, Honoré moved to Hôtel Matignon in Paris with his father. Even though he was officially named the Prince of Monaco in 1733, he stayed in Paris.
A Long Regency
Because Honoré lived in Paris, a special person called a "regent" ruled Monaco for him. This regent was Antoine Grimaldi, also known as the Chevalier de Grimaldi. Antoine was a cousin of Honoré's family. He managed Monaco's affairs from 1732 all the way until 1784. This meant that for over 50 years, Honoré III was the prince, but Antoine was in charge of the day-to-day ruling.
By the time Antoine Grimaldi passed away in 1784, Honoré III was 64 years old. He had spent most of his life in Paris.
Challenges During Revolution
Later in his life, Honoré III faced big changes in France, especially during the time of the French Revolution. He was held in custody for a period in 1793. When he was released about a year later, his family's wealth and properties had been taken.
Honoré III's Family Life
While living in Paris, there were plans for Honoré to marry Marie Louise de La Tour d'Auvergne, but this marriage never happened.
Marriage and Children
In 1751, Honoré III married Maria Caterina Brignole. She was from a noble family.
Honoré and Maria Caterina had two sons:
- Honoré IV, Prince of Monaco
- Joseph Grimaldi (born September 10, 1763)
The couple decided to separate in 1770. Later, after Honoré's passing, Maria Caterina married her long-time friend, Louis Joseph de Bourbon, prince de Condé.
See also
In Spanish: Honorato III de Mónaco para niños
