The House of Aumont is an ancient French noble house which takes its name from Aumont, a small commune in the department of the Somme.[1] The dukedom of Aumont in the peerage of France was created in 1665 for Antoine d'Aumont de Rochebaron (1601–1669), Marquis of Isles. For over two centuries, the Dukes of Aumont held the position of First Gentleman of the Bedchamber to the king (Premier gentilhomme de la chambre du Roi).[2]
This illustrious family of great antiquity descends from Jean, sieur d'Aumont, who accompanied Louis IX on the Crusade. Already powerful by the 14th century, during the Hundred Years' War the Aumonts served as military commanders to the French kings. Towards the end of that century, the family changed sides to the Dukes of Burgundy, but transferred its loyalties back to the Kings of France after the death of Charles the Bold in 1477.[3]
Jean V d'Aumont, a Lieutenant-General in the French Army and Governor of Burgundy, was a key player under Louis XII and Francis I.
The family has also held positions of ecclesiastic notability. Roger D'Aumont (1645–1651) was anointed Bishop of Avranche in the Catholic Diocese of Coutances, which includes the renowned abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Louis d'Aumont (pl) (1667–1723), 3rd Duke of Aumont (Marquis of Villequier until 1704), was a politician and French Ambassador to London, who married Olympe, daughter of Antoine de Brouilly, marquis de Piennes.
Louis-Marie d'Aumont de Rochebaron (1691–1723), 4th Duke of Aumont (known as Marquis of Villequier).
Louis-Marie-Augustin d'Aumont (1709–1782), 5th Duke of Aumont, was a royal courtier and a celebrated collector of works of art.[4] His collection included several pieces by noted painter Aglaé Cadet.[5]
Louis-Marie-Guy d'Aumont de Rochebaron (1732-1799), 6th Duke of Aumont, and marquis de Villequier et de Piennes, duc de Mazarin, later duc de Piennes, as well as baron de Chappes. His daughter Louise married Honoré IV, Prince of Monaco.
Alexandre d'Aumont (1736-1814), 7th Duke of Aumont, devoted to Louis XVI, helped him escape from his prison during the Revolution in the misguided flight to Varennes.
Louis-Marie-Celeste d'Aumont (1762–1831), 8th Duke of Aumont (from 1814), was also Duke of Piennes, etc. He emigrated during the Revolution and served in the army of the royalists, as also in the Swedish army. During the Hundred Days of Napoleon he effected a descent upon Normandy in the Bourbon interest, succeeding in the capture of Bayeux and Caen.[4] Following his ancestors, he became Premier Gentilhomme of the Bedchamber to Louis XVIII, after the Restauration.[6]
Adolphe-Henri-Aimery d'Aumont (1785–1849), 9th Duke of Aumont (also Marquis of Villequier, etc.).
Louis-Marie-Joseph d'Aumont (1809–1888), 10th Duke of Aumont (also Marquis of Villequier, etc.).
Château Villequier
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Nom et blasonnement
Maison d'Aumont
D'argent, au chevron de gueules, accompagné de 7 merlettes du même (2, 2, 1 et 2).[7]
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D'argent, au chevron de gueules, accompagné de 9 merlettes de même (3, 3 et 3).[8]
^ abcOne or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Aumont". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 2 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 921.
^Clouzot, Henri (1928). La miniature sur email en France. Paris: Editions Albert Morance. p. 151.
^* P. du Colombier, "Le duc d'Aumont : la pointe de l'avant-garde en 1780", Connaissance des Arts, n° 113, 1961, p. 24-31.
Catalogue du cabinet du duc d'Aumont, dispersé en vente publique, le 12 décembre 1782 et jours suivants.
Heraldry of the Duchy of Aumont
Catalogue de la bibliothèque du duc d'Aumont, dispersée en vente publique, le 7 janvier 1783.
May 03, 2024
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations April 2015 Learn how and when to remove this message The House of Aumont is an ancient French noble house which takes its name from Aumont a small commune in the department of the Somme 1 The dukedom of Aumont in the peerage of France was created in 1665 for Antoine d Aumont de Rochebaron 1601 1669 Marquis of Isles For over two centuries the Dukes of Aumont held the position of First Gentleman of the Bedchamber to the king Premier gentilhomme de la chambre du Roi 2 Family arms of the House of d Aumont Hotel d Aumont rue de Jouy Paris Contents 1 History 2 Dukes of Aumont 3 Armorial 4 References 5 External linksHistory editThis illustrious family of great antiquity descends from Jean sieur d Aumont who accompanied Louis IX on the Crusade Already powerful by the 14th century during the Hundred Years War the Aumonts served as military commanders to the French kings Towards the end of that century the family changed sides to the Dukes of Burgundy but transferred its loyalties back to the Kings of France after the death of Charles the Bold in 1477 3 Jean V d Aumont a Lieutenant General in the French Army and Governor of Burgundy was a key player under Louis XII and Francis I Jean VI d Aumont 1552 1595 a Marshal of France and appointed an inaugural Knight of the Holy Spirit in 1578 fought against the Huguenots under the last of the Valois kings he was among the first to recognize Henry IV and was appointed Governor of Champagne and of Brittany where he faced battles against the Catholic League 4 He died at the Chateau de Comper fighting Philippe Emmanuel Duke of Mercœur the League s leader His grandson Antoine d Aumont de Rochebaron 1601 1669 was a Marshal of France 1651 Governor of Paris 1662 and first Duke of Aumont He was Marquis of Villequier Isle Nolay and Chappes as well as Baron of Estrabonnes before being created Duke of Aumont and a Peer of France in 1665 He had played an important role in the Battle of Rethel in December 1650 The family has also held positions of ecclesiastic notability Roger D Aumont 1645 1651 was anointed Bishop of Avranche in the Catholic Diocese of Coutances which includes the renowned abbey of Mont Saint Michel Dukes of Aumont editLouis Marie Victor d Aumont 1632 1704 2nd Duke of Aumont previously Marquis of Chappes and Villequier was a royal courtier under Louis XIV who married on 21 November 1660 Madeleine daughter of Michel le Tellier marquis de Barbezieux 1603 1685 Louis d Aumont pl 1667 1723 3rd Duke of Aumont Marquis of Villequier until 1704 was a politician and French Ambassador to London who married Olympe daughter of Antoine de Brouilly marquis de Piennes Louis Marie d Aumont de Rochebaron 1691 1723 4th Duke of Aumont known as Marquis of Villequier Louis Marie Augustin d Aumont 1709 1782 5th Duke of Aumont was a royal courtier and a celebrated collector of works of art 4 His collection included several pieces by noted painter Aglae Cadet 5 Louis Marie Guy d Aumont de Rochebaron 1732 1799 6th Duke of Aumont and marquis de Villequier et de Piennes duc de Mazarin later duc de Piennes as well as baron de Chappes His daughter Louise married Honore IV Prince of Monaco Alexandre d Aumont 1736 1814 7th Duke of Aumont devoted to Louis XVI helped him escape from his prison during the Revolution in the misguided flight to Varennes Louis Marie Celeste d Aumont 1762 1831 8th Duke of Aumont from 1814 was also Duke of Piennes etc He emigrated during the Revolution and served in the army of the royalists as also in the Swedish army During the Hundred Days of Napoleon he effected a descent upon Normandy in the Bourbon interest succeeding in the capture of Bayeux and Caen 4 Following his ancestors he became Premier Gentilhomme of the Bedchamber to Louis XVIII after the Restauration 6 Adolphe Henri Aimery d Aumont 1785 1849 9th Duke of Aumont also Marquis of Villequier etc Louis Marie Joseph d Aumont 1809 1888 10th Duke of Aumont also Marquis of Villequier etc nbsp Chateau VillequierArmorial editFigure Nom et blasonnement nbsp nbsp Maison d Aumont D argent au chevron de gueules accompagne de 7 merlettes du meme 2 2 1 et 2 7 ouD argent au chevron de gueules accompagne de 9 merlettes de meme 3 3 et 3 8 References edit Burkes Peerage European Nobility p 456 Burke s Royal Families of The World Volume 1 London 2011 pp 440 441 Fordham Internet History Sourcebook https legacy fordham edu Halsall sbook asp a b c nbsp One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Chisholm Hugh ed 1911 Aumont Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 2 11th ed Cambridge University Press p 921 Clouzot Henri 1928 La miniature sur email en France Paris Editions Albert Morance p 151 P du Colombier Le duc d Aumont la pointe de l avant garde en 1780 Connaissance des Arts n 113 1961 p 24 31 www heraldique europeenne org Source Folio 50v de l Armorial de Gelre The Dictionnaire Bouillet is another source for the article External links editCatalogue du cabinet du duc d Aumont disperse en vente publique le 12 decembre 1782 et jours suivants Les seigneurs d Aumont Dynastie d Aumont Heraldry of the Duchy of Aumont Catalogue de la bibliotheque du duc d Aumont dispersee en vente publique le 7 janvier 1783 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title House of Aumont amp oldid 1138886980, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
