Counts and dukes of Maine

"Duc du Maine" redirects here. For the ship, see Duc du Maine (slave ship).

This is a list of counts and dukes of Maine, with their capital at Le Mans. In the thirteenth century it was annexed by France to the royal domain.

Dukes of Maine (duces Cenomannicus)

See also: Neustria

Counts of Maine

Dukes of Maine (ducs du Maine)

In 1673, the title began to be used again. It was revived by Louis XIV for his first illegitimate son by his infamous mistress, Françoise-Athénaïs, marquise de Montespan. He used it until his death and also founded the semi-royal house of Bourbon du Maine, named after his title.

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