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Secretary Of State For War (France)
The Secretary of State for War (), later Secretary of State, Minister for War (), was one of the four or five specialized secretaries of state in France during the Ancien Régime. The position was responsible for the Army, for the Marshalcy and for overseeing French border provinces. In 1791, during the French Revolution, the Secretary of State for War became titled Minister of War. List of secretaries Notes References See also * Ancien Régime in France * Early Modern France The Kingdom of France in the early modern period, from the French Renaissance, Renaissance () to the French Revolution, Revolution (1789–1804), was a monarchy ruled by the House of Bourbon (a Capetian dynasty, Capetian cadet branch). This corr ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Secretary Of State For War (France) War ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolas De Neufville, Seigneur De Villeroy
Nicolas IV de Neufville, seigneur de Villeroy (1543 – 12 November 1617) was a secretary of state under four kings of France: Charles IX, Henry III, Henry IV, and Louis XIII. The most distinguished of all sixteenth-century French secretaries, Villeroy rose to prominence during the French Wars of Religion, a period of almost insoluble difficulties for the French monarchy and government. Despite faithfully serving Henry III, Villeroy found himself sacked by him without explanation in 1588, along with all the king's ministers. He was reinstated by Henry IV in 1594 and became more important than ever before. He remained in office until his death in 1617 during the reign of Louis XIII. Villeroy grew up at court and entered government service at a young age, following in the footsteps of his father Nicolas III de Neufville, and both grandfathers. In 1559, at the age of sixteen, he became a financial secretary and was soon employed by Catherine de' Medici, the widow of Henry II and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claude De L'Aubespine
Claude may refer to: People and fictional characters * Claude (given name), a list of people and fictional characters * Claude (surname), a list of people * Claude Callegari (1962–2021), English Arsenal supporter * Claude Debussy (1862–1918), French composer * Claude Kiambe (born 2003), Congolese-born Dutch singer * Claude Lévi-Strauss (1908–2009), French anthropologist and ethnologist * Claude Lorrain (c. 1600–1682), French landscape painter, draughtsman and etcher traditionally called just "Claude" in English * Claude Makélélé (born 1973), French football manager * Claude McKay (1890–1948), Jamaican-American writer and poet * Claude Monet (1840–1926), French painter * Claude Rains (1889–1967), British-American actor * Claude Shannon (1916–2001), American mathematician, electrical engineer and computer scientist * Madame Claude (1923–2015), French brothel keeper Fernande Grudet Places * Claude, Texas, a city * Claude, West Virginia, an unincorporated commun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Brûlart, Seigneur De Genlis
Pierre Brûlart, Lord of Genlis and Crosne ( – 12 April 1608) was a French statesman of the sixteenth century. Early life Brûlart was born in into a noble house from St Martin at Blois. He was the son of Noel Brûlart, Lord of Crosne (d. 1557) and Isabeau Bourdin, Lady Chapet (d. 1589). Career He was Secretary to the King in 1557, and commandments of Queen Catherine de' Medici in 1564. At the death of Florimond III Robertet d'Alluye, King Charles IX appointed him Secretary of State from 8 June 1569, serving until 1588, including under Charles IX's successor, Henri III. He was at the king's marriage with Elizabeth of Austria. He read the contract and signed the ratification. Personal life On 10 September 1571, he married Madeleine Chevalier (d. ). Together, they were the parents of: * Gilles Brûlart, Lord of Genlis, Crosne, Abbécourt and Triel, Marizelle, Bichancourt, Bac, Arblincourt, etc., Bailiff of Chauny, Gentleman Ordinary of the King's Chamber, Dean of the King ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumonstier Nicolas De Neuville
Dumonstier is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Daniel Dumonstier (1574–1646), French artist * Étienne Dumonstier Étienne Dumonstier, also Nicholas Denizot, (1540–1603) was a French The Renaissance, Renaissance portrait painter. Not much is known about Dumonstier's life except through his works. He primarily painted portraits for the French Royal family ... 1540–1603), French Renaissance portrait painter * Pierre Dumonstier I (c. 1545 – c. 1610), French artist * Pierre Dumonstier II (1585–1656), French artist {{DEFAULTSORT:Dumonstier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry III Of France
Henry III (; ; ; 19 September 1551 – 2 August 1589) was King of France from 1574 until his assassination in 1589, as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1573 to 1575. As the fourth son of King Henry II of France, he was not expected to inherit the French throne and thus was a good candidate for the vacant throne of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, where he was elected monarch in 1573. During his brief rule, he signed the Henrician Articles into law, recognizing the szlachta's right to freely elect their monarch. Aged 22, Henry abandoned Poland–Lithuania upon inheriting the French throne when his brother, Charles IX, died without issue. France was at the time plagued by the Wars of Religion, and Henry's authority was undermined by violent political factions funded by foreign powers: the Catholic League (supported by Spain and the Pope), the Protestant Huguenots (supported by England and the Dutch) and the Malcontents (led by Henry's own ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Fizes, Baron De Sauves
Simon Fizes, baron de Sauves (1535? - 27 November 1579) was a Secretary of State under Charles IX of France, and Henry III of France. Life Originally from the region of Pézenas, he was the son of peasants taught by the church clerk, Jean de Rocoles; he became secretary to the Keeper, Jean Bertrand. In 1553, he became a Secretary of State. In 1559, he became Principal Private Secretary to Queen Catherine de Medici. In 1562-1563, he accompanied the Charles, Cardinal of Lorraine at the Council of Trent. In 1563, he bought the land and the title of Baron de Sauve, Gard, Sauve, from the bishop of Montpellier. From 2 October 1567 to November 1579, he was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Denmark, Sweden and Poland, where he succeeded Florimond II Robertet, seigneur de Fresnes. In 1569, he married Charlotte de Sauve, Viscountess of Tours (c. 1551 – 1617), daughter of Jacques de Beaune, Chevalier of the order of the king, gentleman of the bedchamber and chamberlain t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claude III De L'Aubespine
Claude III de l’Aubespine, seigneur de Hauterive, baron of Châteauneuf-sur-Loire (1544 – 11 September 1570) was a French diplomat, and Secretary of State. His father, Claude II de l'Aubespine was a key negotiator in the treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis (1559). Life From the L'Aubespine family of merchants and lawyers in the upper Loire valley in Burgundy, he was the brother of Sébastien de L'Aubespine. His brother-in-law was Jacques Bourdin, seigneur de Villeines, and uncle was Jean de Morvilliers. His son-in-law was Nicolas de Neufville, seigneur de Villeroy. He married Marie Clutin d'Oisel, a daughter of Henri Cleutin Henri Cleutin, seigneur d'Oisel et de Villeparisis (1515 – 20 June 1566), was the representative of France in Kingdom of Scotland, Scotland from 1546 to 1560, a Gentleman of the Chamber of the King of France, and a diplomat in Rome 1564–1566 d .... Sources {{DEFAULTSORT:Laubespine, Claude II de Foreign ministers of France 16th-century French diplo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florimond III Robertet D'Alluye
Florimond III, Baron Alluye (1540? – 1569) was governor of Orléans, and Secretary of State to Francis II of France, and Charles IX of France. Life He married, in 1557, Joan of Halluyn of Vienne, god-daughter of Catherine de Medici (she broke her secret marriage to François de Montmorency, to allow him to marry Diane de France). They had a child, Stephen Roberdet of Alluye. This is when the name was changed to Robertet for this branch of the family. He was appointed Secretary of State in 1559 at the recommendation of the Francis, Duke of Guise, under Francis II. He was and committed to serving the Duke of Guise and Catherine de Medici. To her he wrote in 1560 a letter to express his concern with the budding wars of religion: His cousin Robertet de Fresne succeeded his father-in Clausse Marchaumont. Thus, the two close relatives were at the same time, along with the offices of secretary of state, in two different departments. In April 1562, he and Robertet de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florimond II Robertet, Seigneur De Fresne
Florimond II Robertet de Fresne (1531–1567) was a Secretary of State to French kings Francis II and Charles IX. He served in that role from the age of 26 until his death ten years later. Robertet was born into a family that was supported by the House of Guise. His father, Francis Robertet, served as secretary to Peter II, who, with his wife, Anne of France, ruled the kingdom during the minority of her brother, Charles VIII. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Alluye, Florimond Iii Robertet D 1531 births 1567 deaths Foreign ministers of France 16th-century French diplomats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacques Bourdin
Jacques Bourdin, seigneur de Villeines (died 6 July 1567) was a French Minister of Finances, 14 June 1549. He was the son that was also Jacques Bourdin (d. 9 April 1534). His sister was Isabeau Boudin and Gilles Bourdin (1515 in Paris-23 January 1570) He married Catherine Brianson (d. 1579). He became seigneur de Villaines in 1554 after the death of Jean Brinon. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bourdin, Jacques Foreign ministers of France 1567 deaths Year of birth unknown 16th-century French diplomats 16th-century French politicians Court of Henry II of France ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Du Thiers
Jean du Thiers, seigneur de Beauvoir (died 1559) was Minister of Finance for Henry II of France and a Secretary of State. He was a great humanist and protector of the poet Joachim du Bellay and Pierre de Ronsard. He bought the Château de Beauregard, Loire Valley, in 1545, for 2,000 gold ecus. Jean du Thiers was the real builder of the castle. He incorporated the old house in the new building and built in Renaissance style, the central gallery which connected the two buildings. From 1553, he appealed to many foreign artists who were working for King Henry II. The painter Nicolò dell'Abbate decorated it with frescoes. Francesco Scibec da Carpi Francesco Scibec, called Scibec da Carpi, was a 16th-century Italian furniture maker from Carpi near Modena. He worked for the French royal court amongst a group of artists now called the first school of Fontainebleau. Francesco arrived at the b ... carved woodwork of the study, "the Cabinet of Jingle Bells" at the foot of the windows o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Côme Clausse
Côme (or Cosmo) Clausse lord Marchaumont (1530? – 1558) was a notary and secretary of the king, and was Secretary of State for King Henry II of France, from 1547 until his death in 1558. Biography He was the second son of John Clauss († 1504), correction to the Board of Auditors of Paris, lord of Marchaumont in Picardy, and Philip Bailey. Royal notary, secretary of the Dauphin Francis (1540) and then Henry, son of Francis I, he is chairman of the Board of Auditors of Nantes and steward of the business area of Britainny, traditionally vested in Dauphin France. Upon his accession in April 1547, King Henry II named him one of the four secretaries of state responsible for its commandments and he performed that function until his death in 1558. In 1549, he is provided alongside the Office of Comptroller of ordinary wars. He followed the King to Damvillers (1552) and was knighted after the capture of that city. He bought in 1550 the land of Fleury-en-Biere, and built the castle (t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
