Louis, Duke of Vendôme

Louis was the son of César de Bourbon, Légitimé de France, Duke of Vendôme and Françoise de Lorraine (1592–1669), daughter of Philippe Emmanuel, Duke of Mercœur (d. 1602).[1] Louis had a military career and became governor of Provence in 1640 and after the death of his wife in 1657, he entered the church and became a cardinal and legate of France.[1] As a cardinal, he was styled as the cardinal de Vendôme.[2]

Louis married Laura Mancini, niece of Cardinal Mazarin, on 4 February 1651.[3] Their children:

• Louis Joseph de Bourbon (1654–1712), Duke of Vendôme and Marshal of France; married Marie Anne de Bourbon[2] no issue;
• Philippe de Bourbon (1655–1727), called le prieur de Vendôme, last Duke of Vendôme; never married; no issue.[2]
• Jules César de Bourbon (1657–1660) died in infancy.

• Pavillon Vendôme

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