About Jean-Augustin de Foresta
Lived 1520 – 1588 (aged 67–68). Jean-Augustin de Foresta was a French magistrate.
Jean-Augustin de Foresta (1520-1588) was a French aristocrat, landowner and lawyer. He served as the Président à mortier of the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence in 1554, and as its First President from 1557 to 1564.
Biography
Early life Jean-Augustin de Foresta was born in 1520. His father, Christophe de Foresta, was an Advisor in the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence.
Career He inherited the Baronetcy of Trets.
He served as the President a mortier of the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence in 1554, and then as its First President from 1557 to 1564. His grandson, Jean-Augustin Foresta de la Roquette, served as the President a mortier of the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence in 1630.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean-Augustin de Foresta?
French lawyer
When was Jean-Augustin de Foresta born?
Jean-Augustin de Foresta was born in 1520 in Aix-en-Provence.
When did Jean-Augustin de Foresta die?
Jean-Augustin de Foresta died on 24 October 1588 in Aix-en-Provence.
What was Jean-Augustin de Foresta's occupation?
Jean-Augustin de Foresta was a magistrate.
What nationality was Jean-Augustin de Foresta?
Jean-Augustin de Foresta was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jean-Augustin de Foresta
· DBpedia: Jean-Augustin de Foresta
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