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Maison de Gramont (historical) is an old French noble family. The name derives from the castle of Gramont situated in Lower Navarre. The Gramonts became prominent during the 2nd Duc – Antoine III de Gramont, who served as the Marshal of France under Louis XIV reign, and was a loyal supporter of the Richelieu. Men, who bore the name of Gramont, were most famous for their military careers, what since the 1st Duc has become a family tradition.
Until late 17th century there was no family motto but has since been Dei gratia sum id quod sum (“The grace of God I am what I am”).
The Gramont House was one of the longest line of nobles in France, and always maintain a distinct relationship with the Royal family, since they have root from the royal family themselves. It is not strange that every noble that seek frame and power tries their best to get on good terms with The Gramont house. As an example, Aglaé de Polignac, daughter of the favorite of Queen, was married to the head of Gramont house – Antoine Louis Marie de Gramont, to secure their bond with the royal family. Fortune can be stolen, and a certain moment of privilege can vanish in an instance, that is why the deep bond with the royal family of the Gramont family are greatly envious. Proud of being Noblesse Ancienne, and mostly calculative, they do everything to secure the power and privileges till the point of ruthlessness.
Duchesse de Gramont, Béatrice, has supported politics of Chief Minister of the King Louis XV, arranger of the marriage between Dauphin Louis Auguste and Austrian Archduchess – Maria Antonia, later queen of France – Marie Antoinette. According to this, family members are known as most loyal supporters of the Queen, having her favor from the times of Ministre de Choiseul (the biggest enemy of Madame du Barry at court during Louis XV reign).
First Duc – Antoine II de Gramont, Duc de Gramont, Comte de Guiche, Comte de Gramont, Comte de Louvigny (1570 – Aug 16th 1644) [✞] – Wife, married 1602: Louise de Roquelaure, Duchesse de Gramont (1570 – Nov 9th 1610) [✞]
FAMILY BRANCH I.
I. Antoine Antonin de Gramont, Duc de Gramont, Duc de Lesparre (Apr 19th 1722 – Apr 17th 1801) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY] – Wife, married 1747: Béatrice de Choiseul, Duchesse de Gramont (1730 – Apr 22nd, 1794) [toscajarvis]
1. Béatrice Henriette de Gramont, Dowager Duchesse de Montmorency (Dec 28th 1748 – Sep 15th 1779) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY] – Husband, married Mar 16th 1764: Henri Armand de Montmorency, Duc de Montmorency (Jun 15th 1702 – Apr 2nd 1768) [✞]
2. Louis Antoine de Gramont, Prince de Lesparre (Aug 11th 1749 – Mar 9th 1801) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY]
3. Pauline Gabrielle de Gramont, Mademoiselle de Gramont (May 16th 1753 – Feb 18th 1823) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY]
4. François Antonin de Gramont, Marquis de Bigourdan (May 16th 1753 – Sep 5th 1820) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY]
5. Marie Bernadette de Gramont, Madame de Creveney (Jul 13th 1755 – Jun 27th 1831) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY] – Husband, married 1772: Emmanuel Claude de Montmorency, Seigneur de Creveney (Oct 14th 1754 – Nov 30th 1802) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY]
FAMILY BRANCH II.
II. Antoine Adrien Charles de Gramont, Prince de Roquefort, Comte de Bonneval (Jul 22nd 1726 – Nov 7th 1767) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY] – Wife, married Jan 23rd 1755: Joséphine Anne Marie Christiane de Croÿ, Princesse de Roquefort (Feb 5th 1738 – Mar 6th 1809) [beatrizvonholsteins]
1. Antoine Louis Marie de Gramont, Marquis de Marsac (Aug 17th 1755 – Aug 28th 1836) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY]
2. Françoise Célestine de Gramont, Mademoiselle de Roquefort (Feb 5th 1738 – May 20th 1810) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY]
3. Louis Armand de Gramont, Comte de Mérens (May 3rd 1760 – Oct 19th 1842) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY]
FAMILY BRANCH III.
III. François Armand de Gramont, Marquis de Louvigny, Vicomte de Bonneval (Feb 5th 1729 – Aug 26th 1762) [✞] – Wife, married 1752: Marie Geraldine de Montmorency, Dowager Marquise de Louvigny (Dec 29th 1733 – Aug 1st 1795) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY]
1. Sophie Thérèse de Gramont, Mademoiselle de Louvigny (Apr 2nd 1752 – Jun 17th 1828) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY]
2. Henri Philippe de Gramont, Marquis de Louvigny, Comte de Éterville (Apr 21st 1753 – Sep 28th 1824) [OPEN FOR ROLEPLAY]
3. Françoise Emilie de Gramont, Mademoiselle de Louvigny (Jan 16th 1754 – Jun 7th 1812) [aisharmoon]
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