Charles de Bourbon, Count of Soissons

Charles de Bourbon (3 November 1566 – 1 November 1612) was a French prince du sang and military commander during the struggles over religion and the throne in late 16th century France. A first cousin of King Henry IV of France, he was the son of the Huguenot leader Louis I de Bourbon, prince de Condé and his second wife, Françoise d'Orléans-Longueville (5 April 1549 – 1601). He gave his name to the Hôtel de Soissons after his title Count of Soissons.

Marriage
On 27 December 1601, he married hieress Anne de Montafié.

Issue

 * 1) Louis de Bourbon (1 May 1604- 6 June 1641) never married but had illegitimate issue.
 * 2) Louise de Bourbon  (11 May 1603- 1637) married Henri II d'Orléans, Duke of Longueville and had issue.
 * 3) Marie de Bourbon (3 May 1606 - 3 June 1692) married Thomas Francis, Prince of Carignano and had issue.

Titles and styles

 * 3 November 1566 – 1 November 1612 His Most Serene Highness The Count of Soissons, Prince of the French royal blood.