Polignac family

The House of Polignac is the name of an ancient and historically powerful French noble family that took its name from the château de Polignac, of which they had been sieurs since Carolingian times. Agnatically, ruling family of Monaco represents the cadet branch of the House of Polignac.

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Notable family members

Melchior de Polignac (1661–1742), French diplomat, Catholic cardinal and neo-Latin poet
Jules de Polignac (1746–1817), became the first Duke of Polignac
Gabrielle de Polastron, Duchess of Polignac (1749–1793), wife of the first Duke of Polignac
Jules, Prince of Polignac (1780–1847), promulgator of the July Ordinances
Alphonse de Polignac (1826–1863), French mathematician and number theorist
Camille Armand Jules Marie, Prince of Polignac (1832–1913), Confederate general at the Battle of Sabine Crossroads
Prince Edmond de Polignac (1834–1901), composer
Winnaretta Singer, princess de Polignac (1865–1943)
Armande de Polignac (1876–1962), composer
Jeanne, Comtesse Charles de Polignac (1882–1966), singer and salonnière
Pierre de Polignac (1895–1964), father of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco
Guy de Polignac (1905-1996), president of the French association of the Sovereign Order of Malta

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