Louis, Duke of Vendôme

Louis de Bourbon (October 1612 – 6 August 1669), was Duke of Mercœur and later the second Duke of Vendôme, and the grandson of Henry IV of France and Gabrielle d'Estrées. He became Duke of Vendôme in 1665, after the death of his father. Louis had a military career and was Governor of Provence from 1653 to 1669. After the death of his wife in 1657, he entered the church and became a cardinal and legate of France. As a cardinal, he was styled as the cardinal de Vendôme.

Marriage
He married Laura Mancini on 4 February 1651 (niece of Cardinal Mazarin.

Issue

 * 1) Louis Joseph, Duke of Vendôme (1 Julie 1654 – 11 June 1712) married Marie Anne de Bourbon but had no issue.
 * 2) Philippe, Duke of Vendôme (23 August 1655 - 24 January 1727) never married.
 * 3) Jules César de Bourbon (1657–1660) died in infancy.

Teetles an styles

 * December 1612 – 22 October 1665 the Duke of Mercœur.
 * 22 October 1665 – 12 August 1669 the Duke of Vendôme.