Marc Étienne de Beauvau, Prince of Beauvau facts for kids

Marc Étienne de Beauvau (born September 22, 1773 – died January 28, 1849) was an important French nobleman. He was part of the powerful House of Beauvau family. He was also a politician. He was known as the Prince of Beauvau. He also held the title of Prince of Craon.

Marc Étienne was also a Prince of the Holy Roman Empire. This was a very high rank. Under Napoleon I, he became a Count of the Empire in 1815. He was also close to Louis Philippe I, who later became king. Marc Étienne inherited his titles from his uncle, Charles Juste de Beauvau.

His Life and Background

Marc Étienne Gabriel de Beauvau was born in Paris, France. His birthday was September 22, 1773. He was born at the Hôtel de Beauvau. This was the family's grand home in Paris.

His father was Ferdinand Jerôme de Beauvau. He was the Marquis of Haroué. His mother was Louise Etienne Desmier d'Archiac.

Family Life

Marc Étienne de Beauvau married Nathalie Henriette Victurnienne de Rochechouart de Mortemart. They got married on June 6, 1792. They had four children together.

• Charles Juste François Victurnien de Beauvau (1793–1864)
• Edmond Henri Etienne Victurnien de Beauvau (1795–1860)
• Nathalie Irène Marie Victurnienne de Beauvau (1798–1852)
• Henriette Gabrielle de Beauvau (1809–1869)