Renoir Melchior-Charles François de Rochefoucauld

== Early Life ==
=== Birth ===
Renoir Melchior-Charles François de Rochefoucauld was a Grandelumierian noble and Duc de La Roche-Guyon. He was the eldest child and son of the Duc and Duchesse de La Rochefoucauld. 
Renoir was born on 18th September 1745 at Le Château d'Argenteuil in the early hours of the morning. 
=== Christening ===
Renoir was christened as Renoir Melchior-Charles François de Rochefoucauld on 5th February 1746. His godparents were a maternal aunt and a paternal uncle.
=== Childhood ===
Cared for by governesses as a young child, Renoir was not very close with his parents in his young years. He was close with his eldest brother. 
Renoir, being the heir, was cared for rather nicely as the heir and a favorite son. He was tutored in many languages and mathematics, literature, history, and music.
Fancying music, Renoir learned to play the harpsichord, cello, flute, and violin. He composed several simple songs as a child, and received many instrumental lessons. His parents began to wonder if he'd become a musician someday, but continued to prepare him for a courtly lifestyle as well as have him be tutored and learn to strengthen his instrumental skills.
== Marriage ==
Renoir was engaged to Véronique Irene Diane de Noailles, Mademoiselle de Larche, in 1765.
== Adulthood ==
=== Appearance ===
Renoir had a round face that slightly pointed at the chin. He had hazel eyes, brunette hair, and a fair complexion. He was rather tall, standing at 6'2. He was slender.
=== Court ===
As an adult courtier, Renoir was rather liked for his sophistication and appreciation of the arts and literature. He could often be heard discussing various topics such as music, literature, and world politics with friends and strangers alike.
Renoir always kept up with the trends. He often sported the latest colors and patterns. While not coming from the wealthiest house, Renoir still made an appearance to fit into the court and appear as wealthy as a noble could.
=== Issue: ===
* Raphael Sebastian-Fontaine, Marquis de Marcillac (1766)
* Émilie-Xaviere Élisabeth, Mademoiselle de Roche-Guyon (1767)
* Sophie Clementine, Mademoiselle de Marcillac (1769)
* Laurene Antoinette, Mademoiselle de Bayers (1770)
* Charles-Edouard, Marquis de Liancourt (1771)
* Anne Athenais Therese, Mademoiselle de Liancourt (1772)
* Marie-Claudine Antoinette, Mademoiselle de Sainte-Maure (1773)
* Blanche-Henriette Benedicte, Mademoiselle de Puynaudin (1774)
Category:Grandelumierian Nobility
Category:Grandelumierian Dukes
Category:18th Century Births
Category:House Gramont