About François de Gantès
Lived 1596 – 1679 (aged 83). François de Gantès was a lawyer.
François de Gantès (1596-1679) was a French aristocrat, landowner and military commander.
Biography
Early life François de Gantès was born to an aristocratic family in 1596. His father, Jacques de Gantès (1567-1631), was Lord of Valbonnette.
He served as a military commander and adviser to King Louis XIV (1638-1715). He also served as a General Prosecutor in the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence from 1634 to 1674.
Personal life In 1634, he married Jeanne de Croze de Lincel (unknown-1681). They had four children: Jean-François de Gantès. Michel de Gantès. Françoise de Gantès. Gabrielle de Gantès.
In 1660, he commissioned the construction of the Hôtel de Gantès, a hôtel particulier located at 53 bis on the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence. It is now listed as a monument historique.
He died in 1679.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was François de Gantès?
French aristocrat
When was François de Gantès born?
François de Gantès was born on 1 February 1596.
When did François de Gantès die?
François de Gantès died on 15 March 1679.
What was François de Gantès's occupation?
François de Gantès was a lawyer.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). François de Gantès. https://biography.guide/francois-de-gantes/
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