Prince of Condé facts for kids
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| Country: | Condé-en-Brie, France | ||
| Parent House: | House of Bourbon | ||
| Titles: | Prince of Condé Prince of Conti Prince of La Roche-sur-Yon Duke of Enghien Duke of Bourbon Duke of Montmorency Duke of Mercœur Marquis of Graville Count of La Marche Count of Pézenas Count of Alais Count of Clermont First Prince of the blood |
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| Founder: | Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Condé | ||
| Current Head: | Louis Joseph II de Bourbon, Prince of Condé | ||
| Founding Year: | 1557 | ||
| Ethnicity: | French | ||
| Cadet Branches: | Princes of Conti Counts of Soissons |
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The title of Prince of Condé was a special title used in France when it was a monarchy. This was before 1793, when France became a republic. The person who held this title was a very important member of the extended royal family. They were known as a prince of the blood. This meant they were closely related to the King.
The Prince of Condé also held the high rank of First Prince of the blood. This made them one of the most important princes, right after the King's direct family. The heir to the title was often called the Duke of Bourbon or the Duke of Enghien. Only males could inherit this title. Women were not allowed to become Prince of Condé. This important title existed for nearly 200 years.
Over time, the Princes of Condé often married into other rich and powerful French noble families. They also married princesses from other royal families in Europe. This helped them gain more power and wealth. The Princes of Condé belonged to the French House of Bourbon, which was the ruling family of France.
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Who Were the Princes of Condé?
Here are some of the most notable Princes of Condé:
- Louis de Bourbon (1546-1569)
- He was the first Prince of Condé and started this family line. He was a younger son of a Queen of Navarre. The family line of the Count of Soissons came from him.
- Henri de Bourbon (1569–1588)
- He served as a Lieutenant General in New France, which is now modern-day Canada.
- Henri de Bourbon (1588–1646)
- The Princes of Conti family line came from him.
- Louis, Grand Condé (1646–1686)
- He was a very famous military leader. He fought many battles during the time of King Louis XIV.
- Henri Jules de Bourbon (1686–1709)
- He was known for his unique personality.
- Louis de Bourbon (1709–1710)
- He had to marry one of King Louis XIV's daughters who was born outside of marriage.
- Louis Henri de Bourbon (1710–1740)
- He was also known as the Duke of Bourbon. He even served as a Prime Minister of France during the rule of King Louis XV.
- Louis Joseph (1740–1818)
- Louis Henri (1818–1830)
- He was the last Prince of Condé from the Bourbon family line.
- Prince Louis of Orléans (1845–1866)
- He was a son of King Louis Philippe I. He was given the title as a special honor, not because he inherited it directly through the male line.
Important Note on Surnames
People sometimes mistakenly call princes and princesses from this family line "Bourbon-Condé." However, this is incorrect. Their actual family name was simply "de Bourbon."
Princes of Condé in Detail
First Creation: 1546–1830 – House of Bourbon
| Name | Portrait | Lifespan | Parents |
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| Louis I de Bourbon 1546–1569 |
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May 7, 1530 – March 13, 1569 |
Charles de Bourbon-La Marche Françoise d'Alençon |
| Henri I de Bourbon 1569–1588 |
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December 29, 1552 – March 5, 1588 |
Louis I de Bourbon Eléanor de Roucy de Roye |
| Henry II de Bourbon 1588–1646 |
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September 1, 1588 – December 26, 1646 |
Henri I de Bourbon Charlotte Catherine de La Trémoille |
| Louis II de Bourbon 1646–1686 |
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September 8, 1621 – November 11, 1686 |
Henry II de Bourbon Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency |
| Henri Jules de Bourbon 1686–1709 |
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July 29, 1643 – April 1, 1709 |
Louis II de Bourbon Claire-Clémence de Maillé-Brézé |
| Louis III de Bourbon 1709–1710 |
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November 10, 1668 – March 4, 1710 |
Henri Jules de Bourbon Anne Henriette of Bavaria |
| Louis Henri de Bourbon 1710–1740 |
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August 18, 1692 – January 27, 1740 |
Louis III de Bourbon Louise-Françoise de Bourbon |
| Louis Joseph de Bourbon 1740–1818 |
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August 9, 1736 – May 13, 1818 |
Louis Henri de Bourbon Landgravine Caroline of Hesse-Rotenburg |
| Louis Henri Joseph de Bourbon 1818–1830 |
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April 13, 1756 – August 30, 1830 |
Louis Joseph de Bourbon Charlotte Élisabeth Godefride de Rohan daughter of Charles de Rohan |
Second Creation: 1845 –1866 – House of Orléans
| Name | Portrait | Lifespan | Parents |
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| Louis d'Orléans |  |
November 15, 1845 – May 24, 1866 |
Henri d'Orleans, Duke of Aumale Princess Maria Carolina Augusta of Bourbon-Two Sicilies |
Related Pages
- Princes of Conti: This was another branch of the House of Bourbon. It actually came from the Condé family line.
- The title of Prince of Condé was similar to the Prince of Carignan title in Savoy.
Images for kids
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The House of Bourbon family tree.
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The Château de Chantilly when the Grand Condé lived there.
See also
In Spanish: Príncipe de Condé para niños
