Note 80 — II MADAME DE MAINTENON[73]
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Henri, Marquis and afterwards Duc d’Harcourt (1654-1718), of the branch of Beuvron-Harcourt. As a lieutenant-general he had a large share in the victory of Neerwinden. He was appointed Ambassador to Spain in 1697, and it was in a great measure due to him that the Duc d’Anjou was nominated heir to Charles II. After the new king’s accession his influence increased, and as a reward for his services he was created a Duke and a Marshal of France. For portraits of him see III. 210-212, 391-3.