Marriage and Children
In 1670 he married Diane-Gabrielle de Damas de Thianges, the niece of Louis XIV's mistress, Madame de Montespan. They had six children, including:
- Diane Gabrielle Victoire Mancini (1672–1716), who married Charles Louis Antoine de Hénin-Liénard, prince de Chimay
- Philippe Jules François Mancini (1676–1769), prince de Vergagne et du Saint Empire, then duke of Nevers
- Diane Adélaïde Philippe Mancini (1687–1747), who married Louis-Armand, duc d'Estrées
- Jacques Hippolyte Mancini (1690–1759), who in 1719 married Anne-Louise de Noailles, with their only child being Marie Diane Zéphirine (1726–1755), who married Louis-Héracle de Polignac. They are ancestors of Albert II of Monaco through their grandson, Jules François Armand de Polignac.
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