Count of Dunois
The County of Dunois is an area occupying the area surrounding Orleans, France. Created in 1439, it was combined with County of Longueville in 1443.[1] Holders of the title, including John of Orléans, were related to the House of Valois. John in particular was an illegitimate son of Louis I.
A map of France in 1477 showing Dunois (in centre, blue)
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The blason of the Counts of Dunois.
Counts of Dunois
- Jean de Dunois (1439–1468)[2]
- François d'Orléans
Dukes of Longueville
Main article: Dukes of Longueville
King Louis XIV created the peerage of Longueville for François d'Orléans, son of Jean, who Count of Dunois at the time.
References
- ↑ "Counts of Dunois and Dukes of Longueville". Retrieved 2011-01-14.
- ↑ "Jean, Count Of Dunois". Retrieved 2011-01-14.
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