Nicolai de Montmirail

## MonseiurNicolai de Montmirail

 Yolanda, Duchess of Polignac (mother-in-law)Louis, 4th Duke of Polignac (brother-in-law)
 Xavier, Marquis de Montmirail (paternal grandfather) †
Marie, Madame de Montmirail (paternal grandmother)

## Affiliations

### Occupation

Winemaker
 Businessman
 Agent, Château de Montmirail

### Loyalty

Downton Abbey
 Château de Montmirail
 Édouard de Montmirail
Amelia de Montmirail
 The Fellowship
 Alexander Crawley
 Josephine Crawley

## Fan Cast

### Portrayed By

Adam Bergman (younger)
 Pio Marmaï (older)

Nico de Montmirail, circa 1928

## Coat of Arms

Arms of Monsieur Nicolai de Montmirail (1914-)

**Monsieur Nicolai "Nico" de Montmirail** (b. 15 November, 1914) is the only child and son of Édouard, Marquis de Montmirail and the late Cecilia, Madame de Montmirail. He is the heir to the title **Marquis de Montmirail** and **Château de Montmirail Wine**. He was a member of the de Montmirail Family by birth, of the de Polignac Family by his marriage, and an honorary member of the Crawley Family.

He was also a member of The Fellowship.

## Biography

Nicolai was born on the 15 November, 1914 to Édouard and Cecilia de Montmirail. He was born inside the Château de Montmirail in Sarthe, France. Upon his birth, he was the heir apparent of the heir apparent, and will one day become the Marquis de Montmirail when his father passed away.

He was named after both of his grandfathers—Monsieur Nicolai Bernard and Xavier, the Marquis de Montmirail. At the time of his paternal grandfather's death in May 1928, his father elevated to the marquisate and he became the heir apparent, as he was the only son.

## Education

Like his father, he studied in Chavagnes International College, where he learned to speak fluent English. At age 15, he then enrolled at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand.

After his secondary education, he requested to his father for him to study in England. And while his paternal grandmother heavily opposed such—saying that the every Marquis de Montmirail is to study in France for the eternity of their education, his father agreed—knowing he can call in a favor on the Crawleys and take care of his son while he studies there. Nico then studied at the University College, Oxford, alongside the other members of The Fellowship. He eventually graduated with a double degree in both Liberal Arts and Economics.

After graduating university, he then enrolled at the École Navale, and became a member of the French Navy upon his graduation at the academy.

## Appearance and Personality

Nico was a clone of his father himself—all but his brown eyes, which he got from his mother.

He was a shy person, but has hidden sarcasm and humor—especially when around his friends and family. He was also keen in taking on his family's decades long wine business, knowing that he was also going to pass this down to his children in the near future.

Nico was also gay, which was a crime at the time. It was only his father and The Fellowship were the only ones who knew about his true sexuality.

## Name Etymology

* **Nicolai** is a male name of Greek origin, meaning *"victory of the people"*.
	+ He was named after Monsieur Nicolai Bernard, his maternal grandfather.

* **Xavier** is a male name of Arabic, Basque origin, meaning *"new house"*.
	+ He was named after Monsieur Xavier de Montmirail, his paternal grandfather and the late Marquis de Montmirail.