House of Amboise

The House of Amboise was one of the oldest families of the French nobility whose followed filiation dated back to the early twelfth century.

Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou gave to Lisois some Lands in Amboise to reward him.

He is most known for his seizure of Montrichard Castle which marked a significant land expansion for the family.

[2] Many of the d'Amboise members marked the year 1109 on their portraits to commemorate the event.

[3] This branch was founded by Hugues I of Amboise, lord of Chaumont, married in 1304 to Jeanne of Saint-Verain.

Arms of the House of Amboise
Charles II d'Amboise
Charles d'Amboise oil portrait by Bernardino de Conti. A faded 1109 on the left indicates the family's ascension to the throne.
Françoise of Amboise (1427-1485) duchess of Brittany.
Charles II of Amboise (1473-1511).