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About François d'O
François d'O, seigneur de Fresne et de Maillebois was a French soldier, statesman and favourite of Henri III. Rising to prominence through his association with the dauphin Henri, he served with the prince at the siege of La Rochelle. When Henri returned to France as king in 1574 d'O found himself quickly receiving advancement, first as master of the wardrobe and first gentleman of the chamber. Part of a particularly close group to Henri known as the Mignons, or to Henri 'Ma Troupe' he and several other Mignons attempted to kill Bussy d'Amboise for the king.
Everything about François d'O →- Occupation
- military officer, courtier
- Position held
- Superintendent of Finances
- Citizenship
- France
- Born
- 1551
- Died
- October 24, 1594