César d'Estrées
César d'Estrées was a French diplomat and cardinal.
Biography
Estrées was born and died in Paris. He was the son of Marshal François [Annibal d'Estrées] and nephew of Gabrielle d'Estrées, mistress of King Henri IV. His brother was Marshal Jean II d'Estrées.Estrées was abbot of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Duke-Bishop of Laon and a cardinal. He was also French ambassador in Rome and Spain, commander in the Order of the Holy Spirit and a pair [de France]. He was elected member of the Académie française in 1658.