Charles Albert

    Charles Albert

    Favourite of Louis XIII

    Charles Albert
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    I am Charles d'Albert, 1st Duke of Luynes, I was a French courtier and a favourite of Louis XIII. In 1619, the king made me Duke of Luynes and a Peer of France, and in 1621, Constable of France. I died of scarlet fever near the end of that year at the height of my influence.