Charles (Montmorency) de Montmorency (abt. 1307 - 1381)

Born about 1307 in Montmorency, Ile-de-France, France

Ancestors

Husband of Marguerite (Beaujeu) de Beaujeu — married 1331 in Royaume de France

Husband of Jeanne (Roucy) de Roucy — married 1341 in Royaume de France

Descendants

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Biography

From Find A Grave: Charles de Montmorency was the son of Jean I, Lord de Montmorency and of Jeanne de Calletot. On the death of his father, he inherited the seigneuries de Montmorency, d'Écouen, de Damville, d'Argentan, de Feuillarde, de Chaumont-en-Vexin, de Vitry en Brie as well as many other place.

He was a Knight, named grand panetier de France of 1336 in 1343 by Philippe de Valois, then was elevated to the dignity of Marshal of France in 1343, Counsellor and Chamberlain of King in 1346 in recognition of his commitment to the roi, and in 1347, captain-general by his Majesty on the borders of Flanders and the sea. In 1347, he resigned his charge of Marshal in favour of his brother-in-law, Édouard de Beaujeus.

Governor of Picardy, he defeated Oudart of Renty in 1348. He was one of those who concluded the Treaty of Bretigny between King of France Philippe VI and that of England, Edward III, may 8, 1360. In 1330, Charles married his first wife Marguerite of Beaujeu, daughter of Guichard VI, Lord of Beaujeu and Dombes and Marguerite de Chatillon. This marriage was without issue.

On January 26, 1341, Paris, Charles married his second wife Jeanne de Roucy, Lady Blazon and Chemillé in Anjou, daughter of count Jean V of Roucy and Marguerite de Beaumetz. From this marriage were born: Jean de Montmorency (? † 24 July 1352); Marguerite de Montmorency (c. 1359 † 21 September 1406), married Robert of Estouteville, Lord of Vallemont; Jeanne of Montmorency, wife of Guy says Brumor de Laval, Lord of Challouyau (?-1383); Marie de Montmorency, Lady of Argentan (? d. 26 February 1372), wife of William of Ivry, baron of Oissery then Jean II, Lord of Châtillon-sur-Marne, grand master of the Queen and captain of the city of Reims hotel In 1362, Charles married his third wife Petronilla or Pappu de Villiers, daughter of Adam dit le Bègue, Lord of Villiers the Sec and Alix de Méry, and niece of Pierre de Villiers, Lord of l'Isle-Adam, grand master of France. From this marriage were born: Charles de Montmorency (1362 † 1369); Jacques of Montmorency (d. 1414); Philippe, killed in 1425 at the battle of Ziric-zee9 or zirixee delivered by Philippe III, Duke of Burgundy against the Dutch; Denise de Montmorency (? † v. 1452) wife in Lancelot Turpin de Crisse 1398, Chamberlain of Charles VI son of Gui V Turpin de Crisse and Marguerite de Thouars.

Spouses

Marguerite de Beaujeu

Jeanne de Pierrepont, dame de Roucy

Péronelle de Villiers

Children

Marguerite de Montmorency

Jean de Montmorency

Jeanne de Montmorency

Marie de Montmorency, dame d'Argentan

Charles de Montmorency

Siblings

Mathieu de Montmorency

Isabelle de Montmorency

Jeanne de Montmorency

Sources

• de Sainte Marie, Père Anselme, and Du Fourny. Histoire généalogique Et Chronologique De La Maison Royale De France: Des Pairs, Grands Officiers De La Couronne Et De La Maison Du Roy, Et Des Anciens Barons Du Royaume ....Tome 3, troisième édition. p573. Paris, France: La Compagnie des Libraires, 1728.
• Cawley, Charles. Medieval Lands: A Prosopography of Medieval European Noble and Royal Families, Online at Foundation for Medieval Genealogy Website (accessed 22 March 2022). Paris Region Beaumont and Beauvaisis Chapter 1 H Seigneurs de Montmorency
• http://www.geni.com/people/Charles-I-seigneur-de-Montmorency/6000000003827675848
• Find A Grave: Memorial #119164618 International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current about Charles de Montmorency

Name: Charles de Montmorency

Birth Date: 1325

Death Date: 11 Sep 1381

Cemetery: Abbaye Notre-Dame du Val

Burial or Cremation Place: Meriel, Departement du Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France

• http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Ier_de_Montmorency