Charlotte Louise de Rohan-Guéméné

Charlotte Louise de Rohan-Guéméné (12 February 1722 – 3 October 1786) was a French noblewoman who belonged to the House of Rohan. By marriage to Victor Philip Ferrero Fieschi, she was titled Princess of Masserano and Marquis of Crevacuore.

Charlotte Louise de Rohan-Guéméné
Mademoiselle de Rohan
Portrait by Jean-Marc Nattier, c. 1738
Born(1722-02-12)12 February 1722
Paris, France
Died3 October 1786(1786-10-03) (aged 64)
Madrid, Spain
Noble familyRohan
Spouse(s)
IssueCarlo Sebastiano Ferrero-Fieschi, 7th Prince of Masserano
FatherHercule Mériadec, Prince of Guéméné
MotherLouise de Rohan

Early life

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Charlotte Louise de Rohan-Guéméné was born in the city of Paris, France on 12 February 1722.[1] She was the eldest and first-born daughter of Hercule Mériadec, Prince of Guéméné, and his wife; Louise de Rohan.

Marriage

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On 24 October 1737, her mother, Louise presented Charlotte to Louis XV and his Queen; Marie Leszczyńska at the Palace of Fontainebleau. In the span of two days, Charlotte was sent to be wed to the Italian Prince of Masserano; Victor Philip Ferrero Fieschi.[2] The union resulted in the birth of 3 children, one of which survived.

Issue

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Death

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Upon the news that her husband had been pronounced dead, Charlotte was deemed as a widow, and stripped of her title as Princess of Masserano. On 3 October 1786, Charlotte died in Madrid, Spain.[1]

Titles, honors, coat of arms

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  • 12 February 1722 – 24 October 1737 Mademoiselle de Rohan
  • 24 October 1737 – 26 October 1777 Princess of Masserano and Marquis of Crevacuore
  • 26 October 1777 – 3 October 1787 Dowager Princess of Masserano and Marquis of Crevacuore

References

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  1. ^ a b "Charlotte Louise de Rohan-Montbazon". ancestors.familysearch.org/en.
  2. ^ "Charlotte Louise de Rohan". royalty.miraheze.org.