a famous commander in the wars of the Grand Alliance and Spanish Succession. Laura died as a result of childbirth to Jules César, named after his grandfather and the Cardinal, in 1657. Born on 27 January, the Duchess died a fortnight later on 7 February. Buried in Paris, her husband retired from public life to become a cardinal, ensuring his children's upbringing to Laura's sister the Duchess of Bouillon. Issue Louis Joseph, Duke of Vendôme (1654–1712) married Marie Anne de Bourbon and died childless. Philippe, Duke of Vendôme (1655–1727) prieur de Vendôme died unmarried. Jules César (1657–1660) died in infancy. External links 1636 births 1657 deaths Nobility from Rome Laura Italian socialites Italian emigrants to France Laura Duchesses of Vendôme Countesses of Dreux Deaths_in_childbirth 17th-century French nobility 17th-century Italian women 17th-century French women