In France, he was honored by the elevation of his mother's barony of Mercœur to a principality in 1563 and a peerage duchy in 1569; he was also created a knight of the Order of Saint Esprit.
He was honored by the elevation of his mother's barony of Mercœur to a principality in 1563. This was in France. He was honored by the elevation of his mother's barony of Mercœur to a peerage duchy in 1569. This was in France. He was also created a knight of the Order of Saint Esprit.