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The French nobility (French: la noblesse française) was an aristocratic social class in France from the Middle Ages until its abolition on 23 June 1790 during the French Revolution. From 1808 [ 1 ] to 1815 during the First Empire the Emperor Napoléon bestowed titles [ 2 ] that were recognized as a new nobility by the Charter of 4 June 1814 ...
Charles-Alexandre de Calonne by Élisabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun (1784), London, Royal Collection.Calonne is shown in the costume of his rank, noblesse de robe. Under the Ancien Régime of France, the Nobles of the Robe or Nobles of the Gown (French: noblesse de robe) were French aristocrats whose rank came from holding certain judicial or administrative posts.
It includes French nobility that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Subcategories This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total.
A wealthy Frenchman who gains the title of Marquis around the time of the French Revolution. Vernon Dauntry, The Marquis of Alverstoke Frederica: An elegant, jaded nobleman whose life is turned upside down by the arrival in town of his Merriville cousins. Emilia: Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: The Marchioness of Rabicó. Marquis St. Evrémonde
Burial sites of French noble families (19 C) Noble families of the First French Empire (5 C) A. House of Albert (1 C, 27 P) House of Albon (3 P) House of Albret (1 C ...
Gabriel de Rochechouart, father of Madame de Montespan, was a member of the House of Rochechouart, one of the oldest French noble families.. The Nobles of the Sword (French: noblesse d'épée) were the noblemen of the oldest class of nobility in France dating from the Middle Ages and the early modern period, and arguably still in existence by descent.
A noblewoman is a female member of the nobility. Noblewomen form a disparate group, which has evolved over time. Ennoblement of women has traditionally been a rare occurrence; the majority of noblewomen were linked to the nobility by either their father or their husband. However, women of the nobility assumed political functions, participated ...
Pages in category "Lists of French nobility" The following 87 pages are in this category, out of 87 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...