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Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour

1715 – 1802

French public official

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Lived 1715 – 1802 (aged 86). Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour was a French jurist and beamter.

Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour (1715–1802) was a French public official. He served as the last First President of the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence from 1748 to 1771, and from 1775 to 1790.

Biography

Early life Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour was born in 1715 in Paris. His father, Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour, served as First President of the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence from 1735 to 1747.

Career He served as an Advisor to the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence in 1735. Later, he served as its last First President from 1748 to 1771, and from 1775 to 1790.

He died in 1802.

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Important facts

Born
11 March 1715, Paris
Birth century
18th century
Died
24 January 1802, Paris
Occupation
Jurist, beamter
Nationality
France

Family & relationships

Parent
Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour?

French public official

When was Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour born?

Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour was born on 11 March 1715 in Paris.

When did Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour die?

Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour died on 24 January 1802 in Paris.

What was Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour's occupation?

Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour was a jurist and beamter.

What nationality was Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour?

Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour

· Wikidata: Q2959448

· DBpedia: Charles Jean-Baptiste des Gallois de La Tour

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