Gaston Duke of Orléans Royalty

Gaston, Duke of Orléans (25 April 1608 – 2 February 1660), was the third son of King Henry IV of France and his wife Marie de Medici. As a son of the king, he was born a Fils de France. He later acquired the title Duke of Orléans, by which he was generally known during his adulthood. As the eldest surviving brother of King Louis XIII, he was known at court by the traditional honorific Monsieur.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 25, 1608
Birth place	Palace of Fontainebleau , France
Date of death	February 02, 1660
Place of death	Blois , Château de Blois , France
Resting place	Saint-Denis , Basilica of St Denis
Parents	Henry IV of France Marie de' Medici
Spouse	Marie de Bourbon Duchess of Montpensier Marguerite of Lorraine