See Also: Diane de France, duchess de Montmorency and Angouleme(encyclopedia)
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Montmorency, Anne, duke de(encyclopedia)
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Howship (iou) and Diane de France, duchess de Montmorency and Angouleme (sh)


Howship (iou)



Howship noun. L19.
[J. Howship (1781-1841), English surgeon.]
Anatomy. Howship's lacuna, lacuna of Howship, each of the microscopic pits on the surface of bony tissue undergoing resorption.

Diane de France, duchess de Montmorency and Angouleme (sh)




born 1538, Paris, France
died Jan. 11, 1619, Paris

Natural daughter (legitimated 1547) of King Henry II of France.

In 1559 she was married to Fran?ois de Montmorency (1530-79). She was known for her culture, intelligence, and Beauty as well as for the influence she wielded during the reigns of Henry III and Henry IV.