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Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac

1686 – 1770

French politician

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About Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac

Lived 1686 – 1770 (aged 83). Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac was a French politician.

Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac (15 November 1686, Brest, Province of Brittany – 15 August 1770, Paris ) was a French Admiral and Minister.

He was son of Barthélémy d'Espinchal de Massiac, 1626–1700, lawyer. Claude-Louis-René de Mordant, Marquis of Massiac (1746–1806), inherited his fortune including sugar plantations in Santo Domingo. He held the Club de l'hôtel de Massiac at the Hotel de Massiac, which opposed the Society of the Friends of the Blacks.

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Important facts

Born

15 November 1686, Brest

Birth century

17th century

Died

15 August 1770, Paris

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

France

Positions held

Secretary of State of the Navy

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac's

François Gigot de la Peyronie

Frequently asked questions

Who was Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac?

French politician (1686-1770)

When was Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac born?

Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac was born on 15 November 1686 in Brest.

When did Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac die?

Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac died on 15 August 1770 in Paris.

What was Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac's occupation?

Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac was a politician.

What nationality was Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac?

Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac

· Wikidata: Q2977731

· DBpedia: Claude Louis d'Espinchal, marquis de Massiac

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