Duke of Beaufort (France)
Duke of Beaufort was a title in the French nobility.
History
The dukedom was first created in 1597 as a peerage for Gabrielle d'Estrées, Marchioness of Monceaux, the mistress of King Henry IV, with a remainder to their illegitimate son César, who later also became Duke of Vendôme.The duchy was sold by the 5th Duke of Beaufort in 1688 to Charles François Frédéric de Montmorency-Luxembourg, who was created Duke of Beaufort without a peerage that same year. The dukedom of Beaufort was renamed dukedom of Montmorency in 1689. He later succeeded as Duke of Piney-Luxembourg.
Dukes of Beaufort – first creation (1597)
- 1597–1599 : Gabrielle, 1st Duchess of Beaufort
- 1599–1665 : César, 2nd Duke of Beaufort
- 1665–1669 : François, 3rd Duke of Beaufort
- 1669–1675 : Louis, 4th Duke of Beaufort
- 1675–1688 : Louis Joseph, 5th Duke of Beaufort
Dukes of Beaufort – second creation (1688)
- 1688–1689 : Charles, 1st Duke of Beaufort.
- The dukedom's name was changed from Beaufort to Montmorency in 1689. For holders of this title, see Duke of Montmorency.