Marbot family

The Marbot family (Pronunciation: /mɑːrˈboʊ/ mahr-BOH, French: [maʁbo]) originated from the ancient province of Quercy, near what is now the department of Corrèze in south-western France. It is of noble origin, although its members do not precede their names with any title.

Marbot family seal

Its name is engraved on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris (western pillar, 34th column).[1]

History
Place Marbot in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne by Frits Thaulow

The Marbot family rose to prominence in the 17th century, becoming allied to and joining in the society of several important families of the Quercy province. Its members became well established in the professions of commerce and law, which brought them considerable wealth, allowing them to acquire property and live from the income of their estates.[2]

It has distinguished itself particularly in the career of arms, providing numerous infantry, cavalry and naval officers to the French armies, among them three generals. As from the 18th century, its members became involved with the overseas expansion of France. They were appointed to various positions in the administration of French-ruled territories, including two commissioners, an interim governor and an ordonnateur (chief administrator), until the gradual decline of the French colonial empire in the 20th century.[3]

Members
Jean-Antoine Marbot (1754–1800), French general and politician

Notable members of this family include:[3]

See also

References

Sources

Citations

  1. The names of the 660 personalities inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
  2. Marbot, Marcellin (1892). The Memoirs of General Marbot. (Butler, Arthur J. trans.). London: Longmans, Green & Co.
  3. Resources of the French Ministry of Culture (Base Léonore): Marbot family.
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