House of Grailly

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House of Grailly
House of Foix-Grailly
Arms of House of Grailly
Country France
 England
Kingdom of Navarre
Founded12th century
FounderGerard de Grailly [1]
Final rulerCatherine of Navarre
Titles
Cadet branchesHouse of Foix-Grailly

The House of Grailly is a noble family from the Pays de Gex, which rose in the southern French nobility through marriage.

History

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The family originated from Lake Geneva in the County of Savoy. Jean I de Grailly presumably was part of Peter II of Savoy entourage, whose niece married King Henry III of England. Jean would gain royal favour from King Edward I England and would receive the viscounty of Benauges. Later generations would gain among others, the County of Foix, the Duchy of Nemours, and the Kingdom of Navarre.



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