
Henri de Bourbon, Prince de Condé
Henri de Bourbon, Prince de Condé (1588-1646), was a prominent French nobleman and military leader during the early 17th century. A member of the influential House of Condé, he played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion and later in the Thirty Years' War. Known for his military skill and ambitious nature, Condé often clashed with both royal authority and rival nobles. He was a key figure during the Fronde, a series of civil wars against the centralizing policies of the monarchy. His legacy includes both his military accomplishments and his contributions to French political dynamics.