César, Duke of Vendôme
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| Born | 3 June 1594 Château de Coucy, Picardy, France | ||||
| Died | 22 October 1665 (aged 71) Paris, France | ||||
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| House | Bourbon-Vendôme | ||||
| Father | Henry IV of France | ||||
| Mother | Gabrielle d'Estrées | ||||
César de Bourbon, Légitimé de France (June 1594 – 22 October 1665) was the illegitimate son of Henry IV of France and his mistress Gabrielle d'Estrées, and founder of the House of Bourbon-Vendome. He held the titles of 1st Duke of Vendôme, 2nd Duke of Beaufort and 2nd Duke of Étampes, but is also simply known as César de Vendôme.