Palamede de Forbin
French and Provencal politician of the 15th century, founder of the noble house of Forbin, Grand Seneschal, Governor and Lieutenant-General of Provence, and Governor of Dauphiné
About Palamede de Forbin
Lived 1433 – 1508 (aged 74–75). Palamede de Forbin was a French politician and jurist.
Pierre-Henri Révoil, René d'Anjou and Palamède de Forbin, c. 1827, a typically inconsequential anecdotal style troubadour scene, commissioned by a descendant of Forbin. Anjou has drawn a profile of Forbin on the door. Palamède de Forbin (died 1508), seigneur of Solliès, nicknamed "the Great", was president of the Chambre des comptes and counsellor to René d'Anjou. He helped this prince decide to cede his estates to Louis XI. Louis then became his master, and made him governor of Provence in 1481.
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Who was Palamede de Forbin?
French and Provencal politician of the 15th century, founder of the noble house of Forbin, Grand Seneschal, Governor and Lieutenant-General of Provence, and Governor of Dauphiné
When was Palamede de Forbin born?
Palamede de Forbin was born in 1433 in Marseille.
When did Palamede de Forbin die?
Palamede de Forbin died on 12 February 1508 in Aix-en-Provence.
What was Palamede de Forbin's occupation?
Palamede de Forbin was a politician and jurist.
What nationality was Palamede de Forbin?
Palamede de Forbin was French.
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