Louis-François de Blois de Soissons

## Marquis de Graville

Marie Adélaïde Claudine

Marie Victoire Marguerite

Marie Elisabeth Charlotte

Marie Thérèse Jeanne

Marie Philippine Angélique

**Louis-François de Blois de Soissons** (1740 - Present) is a Grandelumierian clergyman, nobleman, and current *Marquis de Graville.*

He is known at Court for his seemingly ruthless wit. There was not a single person at court who was considered '*safe*' from his kindly delivered, but harsh words.

## Biography

### **Birth**

Louis-François de Blois de Soissons was born at Le Château d'Argenteuil on January 3rd, 1740 to Louis François César de Blois de Soissons, then Duc de Montmorency and his wife Marie-Henriette Jacqueline. Being the second son and fourth child of the two, his birth wasn't exactly difficult. He was given the courtesy title of *Marquis de Graville* at birth.

### **Infancy**

François' infancy was one to be envied by many and equaled by very few. As a *Prince du Sang,* he was given plenty of playthings and the pleasure of the company of other noble children. His parents were still considerably close to him.

### **Childhood**

In his childhood, François would take an interest in attending Mass and saying prayers with his older brother and his father. It was then that numerous personages believed that he would grow up to become a member of the clergy, which would happen soon after his brother succeeded his uncle as *Prince de Condé.*

### **Adolescence**

François' interests in the clergy only grew as he aged, to the point where he insisted he be permitted to join a seminary. Being from a high noble family, he was sent to one of the best seminaries in all of Grandelumiere, where he'd be taught Church history, doctrine, and other necessary requirements to become a priest.

### **Education**

To be born in a high noble family, especially being a *Prince du Sang*, François was expected to take up a befitting education. Paid to attend by the then-*Prince de Condé,* François would learn Ecclesiastical Latin, English, and Italian. He'd also learn mathematics, astrology, theology, and European history.

### **Personality and Appearance**

#### ***Personality***

Although not at court often, François would quickly gain a name for himself as one quick to deliver a harsh message in one of the nicest ways imaginable. Thinking himself destined for the clergy, he is devoutly pious, often times remaining in the chapel while others are partaking in court activities.

Just below his loyalty to God comes his loyalty to Grandelumiere, and then, to the *Blois de Soissons*.

#### ***Appearance***

Inheriting the graceful looks of the *Blois de Soissons*, François is considered one of the finer looking men in the Grandelumierian nobility. Although not the most handsome, some would consider him desirable.

Dark hair and dark, piercing brown eyes, François

[WIP]

## Titles, Styles & Honours

### **Titles**

* **3rd January 1740 - Present** *Son Altesse Sérénissime, Monsieur le Marquis de Graville*
* **10th January 1758 - Present** *Son Altesse Sérénissime, Monseigneur le Marquis de Graville, Archevêque d'Embrun*

### **Styles**

* **3rd January 1740 - Present***Son Altesse Sérénissime* (via Prince du Sang)
* **10th January 1758 - Present** *Sa Sainte Grâce* (via *L'Archevêque d'Embrun)*