Charles Rex Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 *** This thread is for French PCs/NPCs who do not fall into any other categories (such a related to a family) French Nationals Currently Played Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress to the King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Rex Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Louise de Kérouaille Full Name: Louise de Kérouaille Nationality: French Title: Duchess of Portsmouth Age: 27 (b. 1649) Gender: Female Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Blonde Marital Status: Single Physical Attributes and Personality A blond voluptuous woman, who was described as chubby, hence the nickname "Fubs" which Charles II used for her. Is known by some as "The Weeping Willow," referring to her being extremely emotional. Background One of the King's mistresses. She is widely scorned for being French, Catholic, and being prideful about both. She bore the King a son in 1672, that she named after him, who was made Duke of Richmond in 1675. Up and down the fortunes of Portsmouth go. After falling out of favour because of the ascendancy of Catriona MacGregor, Louise briefly came back as a favourite because the King sought her arms when his baby boy died. Hortense Mancini had already arrived however, making Louise no more certain of her position with Christmas. She is of course attending in Windsor, having one of the largest apartments. (Fudge information: In our game Louise is blond. There is conflicting information on this and historical research shows she was most likely brown haired. The series The Last King probably contributed to the confusion.) Saint George's Day Awards, 1676 Received a Medals of Charity for her tireless work with Memorial Gardens Residence In London, she has a suite in Whitehall Palace. Due to the queen's insistence that the royal mistresses leave London, she now resides in Chelsea (as of Spring 1677). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Rex Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Paul de Beauvilliers Full Name: Paul de Beauvilliers Title: Comte de Saint-Aignan and Beauvilliers (son of the Duc de Saint-Aignan and heir to a duchy-pairie) Estate Name: Nationality: French Age: 29 (b. 1648) Gender: Male Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: light brown Physical Attributes A young man with legs made for dancing and observant blue eyes. Personality Saint-Aignan is a man who was raised at court. From the young age of 18, he has been the premiere gentleman of the bedchamber to Louis XIV. He has an easy grace and nonchalance about him, as if everything is simple and no large matter. Neither modest or boastful, this heir is comfortable and confident in himself and his position as a confidant of his King. Background Born in Saint-Aignan in Berry, he is the son of François de Beauvilliers, 1st duc de Saint-Aignan, a duc of the pairie and one of the highest nobles in the realm. As First Gentleman of the King's Bedchamber (Premier gentilhomme de la Chambre du roi) in 1666, he has daily access to Louis XIV and much influence at court. He married Henriette-Louise Colbert, the second daughter of Colbert in 1671. He then became the brother-in-law of Charles Honoré d'Albert, duc de Chevreuse, who is a good friend of his. They traveled to England together with Monsieur and Lorraine in Spring 1677 to make amends for the attempted assassination of the King at Windsor. See Also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_de_Beauvilliers,_2nd_duc_de_Saint-Aignan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Rex Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Charles Honoré d'Albert de Luynes Full Name: Charles Honoré d'Albert de Luynes Title: Duc de Chevreuse (son of the Duc de Luynes) Estate Name: Nationality: French Age: 30 (b. 11/1646) Gender: Male Eye Color: brown Hair Color: light brown Physical Attributes Chevreuse has a pleasing face and a long thin nose with a button on the end, lips with a natural curl upward, and a confident presence. He is of average height. Personality Chevreuse is shrewd and witty, a prime example of French courtly behaviour and presence. He excels at ballet and plays many instruments. He is very cultured and very similar to his brother-in-law Saint-Aignan. Background The duc has no state position but is known as a very influential and private adviser of Louis XIV. He is a minister of the king who holds no state position other than being oft in his company. He is married to a daughter of Colbert, with whom he has children. He is also the great friend and brother in law of Saint-Aignan. They both came with Monsieur and Lorraine in 1677 during their trip to make amends for the assassination attempt at Windsor. See Also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Honor%C3%A9_d%27Albert,_duc_de_Luynes,_de_Chaulnes_et_de_Chevreuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Rex Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 François Neuville Full Name: François Joseph Maria Neuville Nationality: French Title: Lord Neuville (by courtesy), Eldest son of Comte de Baligne, Diplomat at the French Embassy Age: 29 (b. 1647) Gender: Male Eye Color: Black Hair Color: Black Marital Status: Married Physical Description Fashionably French, this darkhaired diplomat doesn't wear a periwig. His black hair curls slightly and is worn in a ponytail. He favours green. His bearing is elegant and graceful. Background He's known as a gallant, and somewhat of a ladies man. He doesn't shy away from courtier's pleasures, including a gambling habit. Oldest son of the Comte de Baligne. Married to Alexandra Neuville (nee Rosewyck), granddaughter of the Constable of Cornwall. Friends with Gabriel Richmond and Maxwell Parker, passing acquaintance with Thomas Lennard, the Earl of Sussex. Distant cousin to Madeline Durand and Cecile Besacon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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