Jean Paul Comte d’Orleans

Name Given at Birth: Jean Paul Dunois-Longueville

Nicknames: pardon, I am a man and have put away childish games.

I go by Comte d’Orleans,

Hometown or where you were born: just outside Paris in the Loire Valley

Is our beautiful family home. Chateaudun Castle

Current Residence: I have select rooms at Fountainebluae with the His Royal Majesty the King of France Henri lll of France, but we are traveling to England At this time.

Age: I am but forty summers , it good health and high spirits

Class: The Dunois-Longueville our Prince of blood to France

What do you do, your main function in life/society: grand Maire de France, Keeper of the seal, Advisory and friend to HRM King Henri lll of France

Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: yes, by chance I do swim, it is something I cherish the warm ocean waters, but skinny-dipping I am not sure as to what you do ask.

Do you make fun of people: Cruelty is not my nature, I believe you should Be kind and compassionate to those around you, for by the grace of god

Favorite Color: That would be blue and red.

Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: No

Closest friends/How did you meet: HRM King Henri lll, my beloved Wife Comtess Marisol d’Orleans,and Eitenne the royal guard. I met our Good King Henri lll, as a boy in his fathers court, but only later as I took word To HRM in Poland of HRM Charles lX death did we truly become friends, it was At this time I as well met Eitenne. My wife, it makes me smile so, for I was Shopping for a gift to my nephew when she did walk into the store. One look  At this most beautiful woman my heart was taken.

One Pillow or two: I do like several pillows.

Pets: My horse, my falcon and hunting dogs, all of which are Residing at Chateau Chateaudun.

Favorite Type of Music: I do so enjoy music, it is so very hard to Choose, most recently I heard a young Spanish woman sing as she Danced it did make me stop, it was most wondrous.

Hobbies/Pastimes: riding, hunting, fighting, fist of cuff or swords In tournaments.

Personal Hygiene: well kept, groomed, and clothing brushed daily.

Favorite Food: the Spanish salad, lettuce and tomatoes with salt.

Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: my father left this World in my eight year, my mother worries me but so far she lives with My youngest sister.

If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: there were many rumors About my father, especially sense he was also an advisory in the French Royal Court, but alas I try to just remember him with love and laughter. As he was A spirited man full of life and laughter.

Favorite place to relax: I love to read, so where ever we do travel I locate The library to steal away a couple of hours here and there.

Favorite Holy Day / Why: St.Crispins day, for it is a day for family, and giving To those around you.

Favorite Drink: a dark sweet wine

What's your bedtime: I sometimes cannot sleep over the worries of Court, even after the king as bid me to retire, that is when I go off to The library to read, it puts my mind at ease.

What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: riding boots for hunting, Leather half boots when practicing my sword work, soft leather boots in court.

Are you married or single: I have recently been married to Marisol de Guise

Do you have a family / who are they:

• Late Father M. de Rothelin Francois d’Orleans-Longueville
• Mother Jacqueline de Rohan, brother Francois, Charles, and Lenor. Sister Eleonore and Atoinette
• D;Orleans-Longueville

Favorite Entertainment: for a very long time after the accident of HRM Henri 11 of France, I Lost my love of the joust, and only of late be able to sit fully thru a joust, I have missed it so Much.

Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: learning to ride, I do love horseback riding.

Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I did and do love to study, but there Was this one teach of sciences that would put me to sleep, I did hate his class.

Favorite Sport: tennis

Most Humiliating Moment: My father brought me to court one season to meet HRM King Henri ll upon meeting HRM I did see a lovely lady by his side, I was so drawn by her wealth and beauty, that I did bow and Wish good day to HRM, who was in fact Diane de Pointers, The Dowager Queen Catherine has yet to forgive me.

Proudest Moment: I was given charge, much to the anquish of HRM Dowager Queen Catherine, buy my dear friend HRM Charles lX upon his death to bring his brother HRM King Herni of Poland back to France, as our dauphin. It was such an honor To ride beside HRM as he entered Paris as our King.

Craziest Person or silliest you know: Now that is a list, and it does make me laugh. If you only knew of all the request HRM gets in a day, you perhaps would see many Crazy or silly persons.

What do you look for in the opposite sex: I have found all I am in looking for in Marisol, warmth, kindest, compassionate, wickedly funny and incredibly desirable.

In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord" That is also a very long list, so I shall just name the top two.
GOD
HRM KING HENRI lll

Favorite Sport to watch: Tennis, jousting and of course a great sword tournament

Do you remember your first kiss: yes

Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: yes, I served as advisory to HRM Charles lX whom I met as a child, there are serveral court gentles that I have Known and have been friends since childhood. But I must first and foremost think Of HRM Henri lll

Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: by the sea

Have you ever been overseas: Yes, and we have yet to travel to England to Meet the Great Queen Elizabeth.

Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: Marble, at Fountainbleau, stone and marble At Chateaudun, we also have of the Saintes Chapelles at the chateau

What is your bed made of: for which we travel a lot, I just pray for no lice.

How many people sleep in your bed: My Lady Marisol, is at home in Loire, So it is just I.

10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me:

1.My family line started with Jean The Bastard of Orleans, of which I am most honored.

2.I am fiercely loyal to my King.

3.I do love, to dance, drink and share a great laugh

4.Love to fight, whether it be swords or fists.

5.very protective of Eitenne, he makes me laugh with his spirit for such a small young man such a fight in him.

6.I am looking forward to meeting the Great Queen of England, but am not sure this is what is right for France or HRM Henri lll

7.I carry a portrait of Marisol close to my heart, it was a parting gift.

8.We have much plans, and surprises for the English Queen.

9.I am excited about seeing England as well.

10.Because of my great grandfather, and his travels with Jean d’Arc, I base my life, with these values, Honor, Respect, Compassion, Loyality, Love, Faith and Discipline.

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