Isabelle de Limeuil

French noble with royal connections

Isabelle de Limeuil - French noble with royal connections
Born

1535
490 years ago

Died

March 25th, 1609
416 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Born into a prominent French family, significant ties to the royal court marked life. Married to a notable noble, contributed to the social and political landscape of the time. Served as a lady-in-waiting, engaging with influential figures and participating in court activities. Through lineage and marriage, maintained connections with prominent families, solidifying status within the aristocracy. Death occurred in 1609, leaving a legacy intertwined with the noble circles of France.

Marriage to a notable French noble

Role in the royal court of France

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