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Gaston, Duke of Orléans. Monsieur Gaston, Duke of Orléans (Gaston Jean Baptiste; 24 April 1608 – 2 February 1660), was the third son of King Henry IV of France and his second wife, Marie de' Medici. As a son of the king, he was born a Fils de France. He later acquired the title Duke of Orléans, by which he was generally known during his ...
- 2 February 1660 (aged 51), Château de Blois, France
Apr 21, 2024 · Gaston, duke d’Orléans (born April 25, 1608, Fontainebleau, Fr.—died Feb. 2, 1660, Blois) was a prince who readily lent his prestige to several unsuccessful conspiracies and revolts against the ministerial governments during the reign of his brother, King Louis XIII (ruled 1610–43), and the minority of his nephew, Louis XIV (ruled 1643 ...
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Religion. Roman Catholicism. Signature. Gaston of France, Son of France, Duke of Orléans (Gaston Jean Baptiste; 25 April 1608 – 2 February 1660) was the third son of King Henry IV of France and his wife Marie de Medici. As a son of the king, he was born a Fils de France.
- 2 February 1660 (aged 51), Château de Blois, France
- 25 April 1608, Château de Fontainebleau, France
- 6 August 1626 - 2 February 1660
Monsieur Gaston, Duke of Orléans (Gaston Jean Baptiste; 24 April 1608 – 2 February 1660), was the third son of King Henry IV of France and his second wife, Marie de' Medici. As a son of the king, he was born a Fils de France. He later acquired the title Duke of Orléans, by which he was generally known during his adulthood.
Gaston. 0 references. family name. d'Orléans. 0 references. noble title. Duke of Orléans. 1 reference. date of birth. 25 April 1608 Gregorian. 5 references. place of birth. Fontainebleau.
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Mar 7, 2022 · English: Gaston of France, Duke of Orléans, (25 April 1608 – 2 February 1660) was the third son of Henry IV of France and Marie de' Medici. As the eldest surviving brother of King Louis XIII, he was known at court by the traditional honorific of Monsieur. Subcategories. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.
