Barón de Saint-Boissec
Barón de Saint-Boissec (in English, Baron of Saint-Boissec) is a French noble title created on October 10, 1710 by King Louis XIV for Jacques de Samitier, a notable politician from the Normandía region. The Samitier family, originally from Aragon, began its influence in France following Carlos Samitier’s arrival at the court of Louis XIV, where he forged key alliances and played a significant role in establishing trade routes between France and Spain.[1]
History
[edit]- Jacques de Samitier, I barón de Saint-Boissec (1678–1742): Appointed baron by Louis XIV for his diplomatic and military services during the War of Spanish Succession. Known for establishing strong commercial ties in Normandy and supporting the Bourbon family during critical moments of the war.[2] Died at his residence in Saint-Boissec, leaving the title to his son.
- Jean Cosme Dupont Samitier, II barón de Saint-Boissec (1703–1775): Son of the first baron, he continued the family’s tradition of influence in commerce and diplomacy. Despite the challenging times in Europe, he preserved the title and the family’s status in Normandy.[3]
- Jorge Alberto Cosme Samitier II, III barón de Saint-Boissec (1730–1790): The last baron to hold the title before the French Revolution. The Samitier family maintained loyalty to the Bourbon monarchy, resulting in the temporary confiscation of their properties and loss of privileges during the revolutionary period.[4][5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Archivos de la familia Samitier". Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ David Garrioch (2004). The Making of Revolutionary Paris. University of California Press. pp. 75–90. ISBN 978-0520243279.
- ^ "Archives Nationales de France". Archives Nationales. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ David Garrioch (2004). The Making of Revolutionary Paris. University of California Press. pp. 75–90. ISBN 978-0520243279.
- ^ Aubert de La Chenaye-Desbois (1863–1876). Dictionnaire de la noblesse : contenant les généalogies, l'histoire et la chronologie des familles nobles de France. Tome 7. Schlesinger frères. Retrieved September 29, 2024.