Duke of Lauzun
The title of Duc de Lauzun was a French peerage created in 1692 for Antoine Nompar de Caumont under influence of Mary of Modena.[1] All dukes were marshals of France or renowned generals.
| Duke of Lauzun | |
|---|---|
.tiff.jpg) Armand Louis de Gontaut, Duke de Lauzun | |
| Creation date | 1692 |
| First holder | Antoine Nompar de Caumont |
| Last holder | Armand Louis de Gontaut |
| Extinction date | 1793 |
Ducs de Lauzun
- Antoine Nompar de Caumont (1632–1723)
- Charles Armand de Gontaut (1663–1756), husband of Marie Antoinette De Bautru de Nogent, daughter of Antoine's only sister Diane Charlotte
- Louis Antoine de Gontaut (1700–1788), son
- Armand Louis de Gontaut (1747–1793), nephew
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References
- Chartrand, R.; Turner, G. (2013). French Musketeer 1622-1775. Warrior. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 35. ISBN 978-1-78096-862-9. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
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