Henri-César de Castellane-Majastre

Henri-César de Castellane-Majastre (1733-1789) was a French aristocrat, landowner and Navy officer.

Biography

Early life Henri-César de Castellane-Majastre was born on 28 March 1733 in Riez, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. A French aristocrat, he was a member of the House of Castellane. His father was César-Henri de Castellane (1693-1761) and his mother, Agathe de Martin.

Career He served as a career officer in the French Navy. He became Gardes de la Marine in 1749, Lieutenant in 1762 and Captain in 1775.

Additionally, he fought in the Battle of Saint Kitts, commanding the 74-gun Marseillais in April 1782. A month later, in May 1782, he served with the fleet of Louis-Philippe de Vaudreuil (1724–1802).

In October 1782, he was inducted in the Society of the Cincinnati and received 800 pounds from them for his service. On 1 October 1784, he became Chef d'escadre.

Personal life He married Marie Claire de Montolieu (unknown-1800). They had two sons: Charles de Castellane (1783-1857). César Elzéar de Castellane, Comte de Castellane-Majastres (1784-1835).

He died on 5 May 1789 in Riez, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France.

Legacy The Place Castellane in Marseille is named in his honour.