Noelle Marie de Grandelumiere

Noelle Marie (25th December 1694 - 20th
December 1711) third child of Louis Emmanuel X and Empress Anastasie. She was the younger sister of Louis XI.
== Reign of Louis X - Madame Deuxieme ==
Noelle Marie was born at Le Chateau de Saint-Etienne on 25th December, 1694. She was the third child of Emperor Louis X and Empress Anastasie. Because she was the second daughter of the Emperor she was known at the court of her father as Madame Deuxieme. Due to the fact she was born upon Christmas Day she was suitably named Noelle. During her youth she was notably close with her siblings, especially Viola Marie and Sophie Antoinette, later Madame and Princesse de Bretagne respectively. She was sent away at the age of 3 to Fontevraud Abbey along with her sisters. At the Abbey, she enjoyed most of her studies, but she found most enjoyment from making tapestries, as well as ridding. She loved horses, and owned many. Her favourite was a light grey stallion named Beau, which was gifted by her brother, Louis XI.
== Reign of Louis XI - Duchesse d'Auvergne ==
Noelle was known for her lively and caring personality, but she was also known for being somewhat bossy. She was quite fond of her nieces and nephews. She would often play with them in the gardens whenever time could be spared. Although with Noelle's fondness of children, she had trouble having her own. She married at the age of 14 to the 16 year old Joseph Antoine, Duc d'Auvergne. Their relationship was rather cold and distant. Joseph Antoine was known for his love of war and military affairs, while Noelle, on the other hand, thought it to be a bore. 
Noelle wished for a caring and loving relationship with her husband, and was overjoyed when she finally became pregnant after almost a year of being married. Her joy was short lived as the baby was stillborn. Joseph Antoine was displeased in his marriage, and beside himself with being unable to produce a heir. He would often take on many mistresses. Through all this, Noelle reminded loyal to her husband, often trying to please him and gain his affection.
In October 1711, Noelle was at court when she got news of her husbands sudden death of a horse back ridding accident. She was beside herself with grief and worry, for she was now a widow and heir-less. She would never ride a horse after this event.
After the death of her husband, Noelle fell into a melancholy state. Although, her suffering did not last long. Noelle joined her husband in death, November 1711, aged 17. The cause of death was said to be of smallpox.
== Titles, Styles and Honours ==
Titles and Styles
* 25th December, 1694 - 7th November, 1709 Her Imperial Highness, Madame Deuxieme
* 7th November, 1709 - 20th December, 1711 Her Highness, Duchesse d'Auvergne
Category:House Lowell-Burgundy
Category:Births in Saint-Etienne
Category:1600s births
Category:Grandelumierian Nobility