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| François de Cossé-Brissac, XIII Duc de Brissac. |
On Tuesday, 6 April 2021, the 13th Duke de Brissac passed away at the age of ninety-two. Surrounded by his family, the duke died at his manor La Roche in Charcé-Saint-Ellier. The late duke was particularly passionate about horse breeding, and he served as a municipal councillor in Brissac.
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| Pierre de Cossé, Duke de Brissac. |
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| May de Cossé (née Schneider), Duchess de Brissac. |
Born on 29 February 1929 at the château de la Verrerie, Eugène Marie Timoléon François de Cossé-Brissac was the eldest son of Pierre de Cossé-Brissac (1900-1993), 12th Duke de Brissac, and Marie-Zélie "May" Antoinette Eugénie Schneider (1902-1999). François had three siblings: Marie-Pierre (b.1925; married 1stly Simon Nora; married 2ndly Maurice Herzog; married 3rdly Christian Schmidt), Gilles (1935-2002), and Elvire (b.1939).
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| The Duke and Duchess de Brissac with Sir Roger Moore and his wife. |
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| The Duke and Duchess de Brissac attend the Christmas dinner at the British Embassy to Paris, 2009. Photograph (c) Getty Images / Bertrand Rindoff Petroff. |
In 1958, François de Cossé-Brissac married Jacqueline de Contades (b.1940), the daughter of André de Contades and Marguerite "Daisy" Thome. Jacqueline was a friend of her husband's younger sister Elvire. François and Jacqueline had five children, three daughters and two sons: Agnès (b.1960; married Bruno van den Broek d'Obrenan), Charles-André (b.1962), Angélique (b.1965; married Vicomte Stanislas de Rougé), Marie-Antoinette (b.1968; married Philippe Leclerq), and Pierre-Emmanuel (b.1974; married Marie-Astrid Larue).
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| The late Duke de Brissac with his eldest son Marquis Charles-André de Cossé-Brissac. |
The 14th Duke de Brissac is the eldest son and heir of François: Charles-André de Cossé-Brissac. In 1993, Charles-André married Countess Larissa Széchényi de Sárvár-Felsövidek (b.1967). The new Duke and Duchess de Brissac have four children, three daughters and one son: Laszlo (b.1994), Irina (b.1996), Délia (b.1998; engaged to Prince Marc von Croÿ), and Annabel (b.2002).
May the Duke de Brissac Rest in Peace.
The passing of the 13th Duke de Brissac, a prominent figure in French aristocracy, has left a lasting impact on the European nobility and beyond. As we reflect on his life and legacy, we are reminded of the significant contributions he made to preserving France's rich cultural heritage. His dedication to philanthropy and his commitment to the preservation of historical artifacts are testaments to his enduring influence on the world around him. The House of Brissac, to which he belonged, has a long and storied history, and his passing marks the end of an era for this noble family. As we bid farewell to this remarkable individual, we are left to ponder the future of the House of Brissac and the potential implications for its vast estates and historical artifacts.
In conclusion, the life and legacy of the 13th Duke de Brissac serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage. His commitment to philanthropy and historical preservation has left a lasting impact on the world, and his passing is a significant loss for the European nobility. As we move forward, it is crucial that we continue to honor his memory by protecting and preserving the cultural artifacts that he worked so tirelessly to preserve. The House of Brissac will undoubtedly continue to play a vital role in French society, and it is our responsibility to ensure that his legacy endures for generations to come. By doing so, we will be upholding the values of this noble family and ensuring that their contributions to French culture are never forgotten.
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