Jacques-Henri de Durfort, duc de Duras
Jacques-Henri de Durfort, duc de Duras ( October 9, 1625 - October 12, 1704 ) was a Marshal of France .
He was a brother of Guy Aldonce de Durfort, duc de Lorges , who also became Marshal of France. The marriage with Marguerite Felice de Levis resulted in three children.
- Jacques Henri II de Durfort, duc de Duras (1670–1697)
- Felice Armande de Durfort (1672-1730)
- His youngest son Jean-Baptiste de Durfort, duc de Duras (1684-1770) was also Marshal of France.
Durfort first served under his uncle Turenne , (here he was wounded in the battle of Rethel ) then under the Prince of Condé . Louis XIV appointed him governor of Franche-Comté and Marshal of France ( Maréchal de France ) in 1675 ; in 1689 he received the title of Duke and Pair of France .
During the Palatinate War of Succession in 1689, Durfort led the defense of the Mainz fortress against the troops of the Augsburg Alliance together with Nicolas Chalon du Blé .
On August 10, 1689, Bruchsal was shot at and completely destroyed under his command .
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| SURNAME | Durfort, Jacques-Henri de |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Marshal of France |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 9, 1625 |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 12, 1704 |