Coligny | |
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Country | Kingdom of France |
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Estate(s) | Buenc, Cuchet, Saint-Denis, Varey |
Cadet branches | de Saligny de Cressia de Laval |
The House of Coligny was the name of an old and important French noble family, originating from the Bresse region of France. The head of the family held the title Duke of Châtillon, created in 1643. Their bloodline ended in 1694.
This family produced two Marshals of France, a Lieutenant-General of the French infantry, two Admirals, a Cardinal, Bishop of Beauvais, and an Archbishop of Lyon.