Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves (1648–1722) was a French aristocrat, landowner and public official.
Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1648 |
| Died | 1722 Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Landowner Public official |
| Spouse | Gabrielle de Brancas de Forcalquier |
| Children | Cosme-Maximilien-Louis-Joseph de Valbelle de Tourves |
| Parent(s) | Jean-Baptiste de Valbelle de Tourves Anne de Vintimille d'Ollioules |
| Relatives | Joseph-Alphonse-Omer de Valbelle (great-grandson) |
Early life edit
Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves was born in 1648 in Tourves.[1] His father, Jean-Baptiste de Valbelle de Tourves (1610-1695), was an Advisor to the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence.[1] His mother was Anne de Vintimille d'Ollioules, daughter of Madelon de Vintimille d'Ollouilles and Louise de Coriolis.[1] One of his maternal grandfathers, Laurent de Coriolis de Corbières (1576-1640), served as President a mortier of the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence in 1600.[1]
In 1655, when he was only seven years old, the Hôtel de Valbelle, a listed hôtel particulier located at 22 Rue Mignet in Aix-en-Provence, was built for him.[2]
Career edit
He served as Président à mortier of the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence in 1686.[3]
In 1695, he inherited the marquisate of Tourves from his late father.[1][3] Additionally, he inherited the county of Sainte-Tulle and the baronetcy of La Tour, as well as the lordship of Saint-Symphorien, Bevons, Seissons, Guillet and Rougiers.[3]
Personal life edit
In 1674, he married Gabrielle de Brancas de Forcalquier, daughter of Honoré de Brancas de Forcalquier and Françoise de Cambis.[1][3] They had three sons:
- Cosme-Maximilien-Louis-Joseph de Valbelle de Tourves (1685-1735).[1][3]
- Alphonse-Joseph de Valbelle de Tourves.[3]
- Claude-Léon de Valbelle de Tourves.[3]
Death edit
He died on 15 July 1722 in Aix-en-Provence.[1]