Marie of Lorraine facts for kids
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Marie in 1693
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| Princess consort of Monaco | |||||
| Tenure | 1 January 1701 – 30 October 1724 | ||||
| Born | 12 August 1674 Paris, France |
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| Died | 30 October 1724 (aged 50) Prince's Palace, Monaco |
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| Burial | Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate | ||||
| Spouse | Antonio I, Prince of Monaco | ||||
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Louise Hippolyte, Princess of Monaco Margherita, Princess of Isenghien |
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| House | Lorraine (by birth) Grimaldi (by marriage) |
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| Father | Louis of Lorraine, Count of Armagnac | ||||
| Mother | Catherine de Neufville | ||||
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Marie de Lorraine (born August 12, 1674 – died October 30, 1724) was a princess from the important House of Lorraine. She became the Princess of Monaco when she married Antonio I of Monaco. She was the mother of Louise Hippolyte Grimaldi, who later became the only ruling Princess of Monaco.
Early Life and Family
Marie was born in Paris, France. She was one of fourteen children. Her parents were Louis of Lorraine, Count of Armagnac and Catherine de Neufville.
Her father was part of the House of Guise, a branch of the House of Lorraine. This family had a special rank at the French court called a prince étranger, meaning "foreign prince." This title gave them high status, even though they were not part of the French royal family.
Marie's mother was the daughter of Nicolas de Neufville, Duke of Villeroy. He was a very important military leader in France, known as a marshal of France. He also served as a governor to King Louis XIV when the king was young.
Marriage and Life at Court
On June 13, 1688, Marie married Antonio Grimaldi, Duke of Valentinois. The wedding took place in the royal chapel at Versailles. As part of their marriage agreement, King Louis XIV gave Antonio's family, the House of Grimaldi, the official rank of "Foreign Princes" at his court.
Antonio was the son and heir of Louis I, Prince of Monaco. His mother, Catherine Charlotte de Gramont, had been a close friend of King Louis XIV. She helped arrange the marriage between Marie and Antonio.
Marie was known for being charming and well-liked at court. She spent time in Paris, where she was part of high society.
In 1692, Marie traveled to Monaco. Her husband, Antonio, joined her there later. She returned to Paris in 1693 and lived separately from her husband for a while, with her mother's support. After six years, her family and the king encouraged the couple to reunite. They hoped Marie would give birth to a son to inherit the family's titles. The couple returned to Monaco in 1697.
Princess of Monaco
In 1701, Marie's father-in-law passed away. This meant her husband, Antonio, became the new ruler of the Principality of Monaco. Marie then became the Princess of Monaco.
She lived in Monaco with her husband until 1712. Their relationship was not always easy, but they lived peacefully. Marie often returned to the French court.
A big disagreement happened in 1712 over the marriage of their daughter and heir, Louise. Antonio wanted Louise to marry the Count de Roye. However, Marie preferred the Count de Chatillon. With her family's support, Marie refused to agree to Antonio's choice. This disagreement lasted for two years and even made King Louis XIV upset.
Marie successfully convinced her daughter, Louise, to refuse her father's choice. Because of this, Antonio had Louise held in a convent for a time. Marie then left Monaco and went to Paris. Antonio soon found out that his marriage plans for Louise were not popular at the French court. He was forced to release his daughter and give up his plan to marry her to Roye.
Marie then suggested that Louise marry the Count de Matignon. Antonio agreed to this marriage. After Louise and Matignon were married, Marie returned to Monaco.
Marie passed away on October 30, 1724, at the Prince's Palace in Monaco. She had helped arrange the marriages for her two daughters who survived her, Louise Hippolyte and Margherita. She was buried at the Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monaco.
Her husband, Antonio, died in 1731. Their daughter, Louise Hippolyte Grimaldi, became the ruler of Monaco after him. Louise Hippolyte married Jacques Goyon, Count de Matignon. They are direct ancestors of the current ruler, Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Children
Marie and Antonio had six children:
- Caterina Charlotte Grimaldi, Mademoiselle de Monaco (October 7, 1691 – June 18, 1696) died when she was very young.
- Louise Hippolyte Grimaldi, suo jure Princess of Monaco (November 10, 1697 – December 29, 1731) married Jacques Goyon, Count of Matignon.
- Elisabetta Charlotte Grimaldi, Mademoiselle de Valentinois (November 3, 1698 – August 25, 1702) died when she was very young.
- Margherita Camilla Grimaldi, Mademoiselle de Carlades (May 1, 1700 – April 27, 1758) married Louis de Gand de Mérode de Montmorency, Prince of Isenghien.
- Maria Devota Grimaldi, Mademoiselle des Baux (March 15, 1702 – October 24, 1703) died when she was very young.
- Maria Paolina Teresa Devota Grimaldi, Mademoiselle de Chabreuil (October 23, 1708 – May 20, 1726) died without getting married.
See also
In Spanish: María de Lorena (1674-1724) para niños
