Joseph-Marie de Lorraine

Joseph-Marie de Lorraine-Vaudémont, Prince de Vaudémont (born June 23, 1759 – Present), is the second son of Louis Charles, Prince de Brionne, and his wife, Louise-Julie Constance, Princesse de Brionne. He belongs to the House of Lorraine, one of the most powerful dynasties in France. Bestowed with the courtesy title of Prince of Vaudémont, he became a cadet member of the family.
== Biography ==
=== Youth ===
In 1759, on the 23rd of June, the second son and fourth child of the Prince and Princesse de Brionne was born in Versailles. He received a privileged upbringing, with tutelage from both his parents and numerous tutors in courtly etiquette, military strategy, and various languages. Despite a youthful energy that often tipped into rowdiness, he possessed a remarkable facility for learning and a particular fondness for music and composing that blossomed at a young age. He was noted for being markedly different from his father in appearance, possessing a tall, slender, and more delicate physique compared to his father's.
In his teenage years, he embarked on extensive travels throughout Europe. He not only received instruction from diverse tutors but also immersed himself in the rich tapestry of European cultures. Since his court debut, his travels have been less and modest, focusing on cultural and musical experiences that align with his passions.
=== Marriage ===
Despite his great passion and eagerness for marriage, he remains unmarried. He was briefly engaged to Marie Paule Angélique, Mademoiselle de Luynes, the sister of the Duc de Luynes. However, this engagement was promptly dissolved by his father, the Prince de Brionne.
=== Military career ===
At 16 years old, he was designated Adjutant to the Admiral of France, a prestigious naval advisory role tasked with assisting and advising the Duke of Orleans during his campaign in Morocco.
== Family ==
As a result of receiving the courtesy title of Prince of Vaudémont at birth, Joseph-Marie de Lorraine-Vaudémont belongs to the House of Lorraine's cadet branch Vaudémont.
* Louis Charles de Lorraine, Prince de Brionne ( Father )
* Louise-Julie Constance de Rohan-Rochefort, Princesse de Brionne ( Mother )
* Charles Eugène de Lorraine, Prince de Lambesc ( Brother )
* Marie Joséphine Thérèse de Lorraine, Princesse de Carignan ( Sister )
* Anne Charlotte de Lorraine, Mademoiselle de Brionne ( Sister )
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Category:Noblesse
Category:House of Lorraine
Category:Princes étranger
Category:Marine du Roi
Category:18th Century Births
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