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List of consorts of Mayenne

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionFeb 16, 2026
Entity authorityQ6613333 ↗
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Lady of Mayenne

First House of Mayenne, ?–?

Second House of Mayenne, ?–1264

Baroness of Mayenne

House of Avaugour, 1264–1331/4

House of Dreux, 1331/4–1384

None

House of Châtillon, 1384–1481

None

House of Valois-Anjou, 1404–1481

House of Lorraine, 1481–1544

Marquise of Mayenne

House of Lorraine, 1544–1573

Duchess of Mayenne

House of Lorraine, 1573–1621

House of Gonzaga, 1621–1654

House of Mazarin, 1654–1781

Due to various entailments, Louise-Jeanne could not pass on the title, which became extinct at her death. Her daughter, Louise-Félicité d'Aumont, married Honoré IV, Prince of Monaco, and their descendants still claim the title.

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