House of Joyeuse
The House of Joyeuse is an old French noble family, particularly influential in the 16th century, which takes its name from the town of Joyeuse, in the Vivarais. It was a branch of the Châteauneuf-Randon family.
| House of Joyeuse Maison de Joyeuse | |
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It gave three Marshals of France and counts among its members the famous Anne, Duke of Joyeuse (1560–1587), who was one of Les Mignons of King Henry III.
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