Who was XXX's father?
Henri d'Angoulême
Henri d'Angoulême took a major role in the two extended military battle against Huguenot strongholds during the height of the French Wars of Religion, engaging in the massive Siege of La Rochelle (1572--1573), organized by the Duke of Anjou, future Henry III of France, and leading the five-year Siege of Ménerbes (1573--1578), fought at a citadel in the Luberon foothills cherished by Pope Pius V. While serving as Governor of Provence, his secretary was the poet François de Malherbe.