The Le Tonnelier de Breteuil family was an influential and powerful French noble family, originated in Beauvais, northern France, whose members held many important political and military positions throughout history of the Kingdom of France.
History
editThe family was ennobled in 1582 and throughout centuries rose in prominence, being awarded the titles of Marquis, Count and Baron in France.[1]
Notable members
edit- Louis Nicolas Le Tonnelier de Breteuil (1648–1728), officer of the household of Louis XIV
- François Victor Le Tonnelier de Breteuil (1686–1743), twice secretary of state for war
- Gabrielle Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil (1706–1749), mathematician, daughter of Louis Nicolas
- Louis Auguste Le Tonnelier de Breteuil (1730–1807), diplomat and politician
References
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