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Frédéric Maurice de La Tour d'Auvergne

1605–1652 · 17th century · Also known as Duke of Bouillon

Frédéric Maurice de La Tour d'Auvergne, Duke of Bouillon and Prince of Sedan, was the elder brother of Marshal Turenne. He repeatedly conspired against Cardinal Richelieu, and after joining the Cinq-Mars plot in 1642 he saved his life by surrendering Sedan to the French crown. He later took part in the Fronde and received French estates in exchange for his principality.

Frédéric Maurice de La Tour d'Auvergne
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Principality of Sedan

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Frédéric Maurice de La Tour d'Auvergne. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/frederic-maurice-de-la-tour-dauvergne
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