François de Bourbon, Prince of Conti
| François de Bourbon | |||||
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| Prince of Conti | |||||
| Born | 19 August 1558 La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Province of Champagne, France | ||||
| Died | 3 August 1614 (aged 55) Paris, France | ||||
| Spouse | Jeanne de Coesme Louise Marguerite of Lorraine | ||||
| Issue | Marie de Bourbon | ||||
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| House | Bourbon-Condé | ||||
| Father | Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Condé | ||||
| Mother | Eléanor de Roucy de Roye | ||||
François de Bourbon, Prince of Conti (19 August 1558 – 3 August 1614), was the Marquis of Conti and between 1581 and 1597 was elevated to the rank of a prince. The title of Prince of Conti was honorary and did not carry any territorial jurisdiction. He was not involved in the French Wars of Religion until he declared himself against the Catholic League and pledged his support for Henry of Navarre, later Henry IV of France. Following the death of Henry III of France, François was one of the two princes of the blood to recognize Henry IV, despite being a possible heir to the throne. He died on 3 August 1614.