Prince Henri, Duke of Aumale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Henri d'Orléans |
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| Duke of Aumale | |||||
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| Born | 16 January 1822 Palais Royal, Paris |
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| Died | 7 May 1897 (aged 75) Zucco, Sicily |
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| Burial | Royal Chapel, Dreux, France | ||||
| Spouse | Carolina Augusta of the Two Sicilies | ||||
| Issue | Louis, Prince of Condé François Louis, Duke of Guise |
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| House | Orléans | ||||
| Father | Louis Philippe I | ||||
| Mother | Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily | ||||
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Prince Henri of Orléans, Duke of Aumale (Henri Eugène Philippe Louis; born January 16, 1822 – died May 7, 1897) was a French prince. He was the fifth son of King Louis Philippe I of France. Henri was known as the Duke of Aumale. He was a leader of the Orleanists, a political group in France. This group wanted a king who would rule with a set of laws, called a constitutional monarchy. Henri was also a member of the Académie française, a famous French institution.
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Early Life and Fortune
Henri was born in Paris. When he was just 8 years old, he inherited a huge fortune. This money was worth about £200 million in today's money. At the age of seventeen, he joined the army. He started as a captain in the infantry, which are soldiers who fight on foot.
Family Life
On November 25, 1844, Henri married Princess Carolina Augusta of the Two Sicilies. They got married in Naples. Carolina Augusta was the daughter of Leopold, Prince of Salerno. Henri and Carolina had several children together. Sadly, only two of their children lived to be adults.
- Louis Philippe Marie Léopold d'Orléans, Prince of Condé (1845 – 1866). He died young and did not marry or have children.
- François Louis Philippe Marie d'Orléans, Duke of Guise (1854 – 1872). He also died young and did not marry.
His Amazing Gift
In 1884, Henri made a very generous decision. He decided to give his large estate in Chantilly to the Institute of France. This gift included the beautiful Château de Chantilly. It also included all the amazing art he had collected there. The château later became a museum for everyone to enjoy.
Because of his generosity, the French government allowed him to return to France. He had been living in exile. Henri came back to France in 1889.
Later Life and Death
Henri spent his later years back in France. He passed away in 1897 in Lo Zucco, Sicily. He was buried in Dreux, France. His resting place is in the chapel of the House of Orléans.
What Were His Titles?
Henri had different titles during his life:
- From January 16, 1822, to August 13, 1830, he was known as His Serene Highness The Duke of Aumale.
- From August 13, 1830, until his death on May 7, 1897, he was called His Royal Highness The Duke of Aumale.
Images for kids
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Henri (left) with his brother Antoine and his mother Queen Marie Amélie.
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Portrait by Franz Xaver Winterhalter
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The duc d'Aumale in his final years, portrait by Jean Baptiste Guth in Vanity Fair, 1891
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See also
In Spanish: Enrique de Orleans (duque de Aumale) para niños
