Catherine-Charlotte de Gramont (1639 - Paris, June 4, 1678) was Princess of Monaco and mistress of Louis XIV. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. The Reigning Prince or Princess of Monaco is the sovereign Monarch and Head of state of the Principality of Monaco. Early years Birth and ancestry Louis XIV was born in the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye on September 5 1638 and bore the Heir apparent
She was daughter of Antoine III de Gramont, Marshal of France. Antoine III Agénor de Gramont-Toulongeon duke of Gramont comte de Guiche comte de Gramont comte de Louvigny Souverain de Bidache The Marshal of France (Maréchal de France and pl Maréchaux de France is a military distinction in contemporary France, not a Military rank.
She was renown for her beauty and wits.
In 1660, Catherine married Louis I, Prince of Monaco, Duke of Valentinois, heir to the throne of Monaco , described as a glorious and avaricious Italian. Louis I Prince of Monaco ( Monaco July 25 1642 – Rome January 3 1701) was Prince of Monaco from 1662 until Duke of Valentinois ( French: Duc de Valentinois; Italian: Duca Valentino) formerly Count of Valentinois, is a title of They had six children.
Catherine and her husband stayed more in Paris than in Monaco, and were well established at the Royal Court. Catherine became lady-in-waiting to the household of Henrietta of England, sister-in-law and former lover of Louis XIV. Henrietta Anne of England duchesse d'Orléans (born Henrietta 16 June (Old Style 26 June (New Style 1644 – 30 June 1670) in French Early years Birth and ancestry Louis XIV was born in the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye on September 5 1638 and bore the Heir apparent Catherine's beauty wasn't unnoticed and she attracted many lovers. She was nicknamed Catherine the Torrent and Madame de Sévigné described her as greedy for pleasure. Marie de Rabutin-Chantal Marquise de Sévigné ( February 5, 1626 &ndash April 17, 1696) was a French aristocrat
Louis XIV, who was losing interest in his mistress Louise de la Vallière, started a relationship with Catherine lasting a few months. Early years Birth and ancestry Louis XIV was born in the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye on September 5 1638 and bore the Heir apparent Louise Françoise de La Baume Le Blanc de La Vallière ( August 6 1644 &ndash June 7 1710) was the mistress to Louis XIV of France In reality this was a plot by Henrietta of England to turn the King away from Louise and gaining him back for herself. Henrietta Anne of England duchesse d'Orléans (born Henrietta 16 June (Old Style 26 June (New Style 1644 – 30 June 1670) in French
Catherine's husband, Louis I, Prince of Monaco diplomatically left Court and went off to war. Louis I Prince of Monaco ( Monaco July 25 1642 – Rome January 3 1701) was Prince of Monaco from 1662 until
King Louis did in fact leave Catherine after a few months, not to go back to Henrietta, but in favor of Madame de Montespan. Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart marquise de Montespan ( October 5, 1641 &ndash May 27, 1707) better known as
Some gossip has it that, during this short affair, Catherine also had an intimate relationship with Henrietta.
Catherine de Gramont died in Paris on June 4, 1678, aged 39. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China.
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