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Armorial Broadside of the Illustrious Persons of the Families of Provence
One sheet of Coussin's 6 sheet set the Armorial des Personnages Illustres des Familles de Provence, showing approximately 80 different illustrious persons.
The images provide a comprehensive overview of the illustrious figures from the noble families of Provence, showcasing their coats of arms and detailing their significant contributions and titles. These personages occupied various high-ranking positions, such as bishops, chamberlains, ambassadors, and military leaders, underscoring their pivotal roles in the political, religious, and military spheres of their time. The heraldic symbols meticulously detailed in the Armorial des Personnages Illustres des Familles de Provence reflect their esteemed status and heritage, preserving the legacy of these noble families and their enduring influence on the history of Provence.
The work is a meticulously crafted heraldic chart from the mid-18th century, specifically dated to June 3, 1754. The print is divided into two main columns, each framed by grand Corinthian pillars, symbolizing the enduring strength and nobility of the families represented. At the top of the print, the Latin phrase "IMMORTALITATE MEMORIAS NOBILITAS" translates to "Nobility of Immortal Memory," setting a venerable tone for the document. The centerpiece of the print is an ornate cartouche containing the dedication and the date:
"Armorial of the Illustrious Persons of the Families of Provence Who Have Occupied High Dignities in the Kingdom of France and Episcopal Seats of Provence. Dedicated to My Lords the Syndics and Commissioners Possessing Chiefs of the Noble Body Elected Among the Members of the Same Body in Their General Assembly Held on June 3, 1674."
The list of people named is below:
- Bertrand d'Agoult: Grand Seneschal of Provence, 1284.
- Fouquet d'Agoult: Governor of Provence, 1335.
- Laugier d'Agoult: Bishop of Apt, 1122.
- Ricard d'Allamanon: Admiral of Provence, 1297.
- Almerad d'Arnaud: Bishop of Riez, 1001.
- Pierre d'Arnaud: Bishop of Sisteron, 1257.
- Claude de Barras: Chamberlain of Charles VIII.
- Arnauld de Barcilon: Bishop of Vence.
- Geoffroi de Boussan: Marshal of France under Charles VIII.
- Etienne de Boussaud: Bishop of Grasse, 1509.
- Andre de Brancas: Villar, Admiral of France.
- Gaome de Brancas: Duc and Pair of France, 1627.
- Charles de Brancas: Count of Forcalquier, Lieutenant of the King in Provence, 1745.
- François Auguste de Cabanes: Bishop of Vence, 1685.
- Barthelmi de Camelim: Bishop of Frejus, 1600.
- Pierre de Camelim: Bishop of Frejus, 1638.
- Jean Baptiste de Castelaine: Bishop of Glandèves.
- Pierre de Clapiers: Bishop of Toulon, 1488.
- Louis de Doni: Bishop of Riez, 1640.
- Louis Doria: Chamberlain of King René, 1450.
- Jean B. de Forbin: Ambassador to Portugal, 1690.
- Joseph de Forbin: Captain of the Guard, 1711.
- Jacques de Forbin: Captain of the Guard, 1740.
- Jean Ign. de Fonteva: Bishop of Riez, 1751.
- Michel de Guillaud: Captain General of Provence, 1630.
- Nicolas Balthazar: Bishop of Provence.
- Raphael de Glandèves: Bishop of Digne, 1560.
- Bertrand de Grasse: Chamberlain of the King in Provence, 1349.
- Louis de Grasse: Lieutenant of the King in Provence, 1501.
- Jaques de Grasse: Bishop of Vence, 1754.
- de Grimaldi: Captain of Provence, 1690.
- Guillaume de Montils: Chamberlain of the King of France, 1740.
- Fouquet de Ponteves: Chamberlain of the King of France, 1756.
- Jean de Ponteva: Captain of the King's Guard, 1690.
- Garpat de Ponteva: Count of Carcassonne.
- Jean de Pontevra: Lieutenant of the King in Provence.
- Guillaume de Poucel: Chamberlain of the King of France, 1205.
- Rostande de Sabran: Bishop of Riez, 1210.
- Guillaume de Sabran: Bishop of Digne, 1250.
- Jean de Sabran: Chamberlain of King René, 1371.
- Paul de Sade: Bishop of Marseille, 1496.
- Gilles de Seiture: Bishop of Toulon, 1509.
- Pierre de Sininane: Bishop of Vence, 1506.
- Antoine d'Arbaud: Bishop of Sisteron, 1607.
- Charles de Boulardie: Duke and Pair of France, 1624.
- Albert de Cabresis: Grand Chamberlain of the Queen.
- Jacques d'Arcussia: Grand Chamberlain of the Queen.
- Jean d'Aristan: Captain of the Guard, 1436.
- Jean de Bentaulte: Chamberlain of King Charles, 1480.
- Jean de Bentaulte: Lieutenant of the King in Provence, 1548.
- Jean de Bologne: Bishop of Digne, 1510.
- Pierre de Bologne: Bishop of Digne, 1560.
- Louis de Brancas: Marshal of France, 1718.
- B. Ant de Brancas: Archbishop of Aix, 1724.
- Nicolas de Brancas: Bishop of Marseille, 1750.
- Louis B. de Brancas: Count of Forcalquier, Lieutenant of the King in Provence, 1742.
- Laugier de Castelane: Bishop of Apt, 1146.
- Bertrand de Castelane: Bishop of Frejus, 1167.
- François de Gardanne: Count of Grignan, Lieutenant of the King in Provence.
- Joseph de Castelane: Bishop of Frejus.
- Magdalene de Guillaud: Chamberlain of King Louis.
- Jean de Guillaud: Captain of the King's Guard.
- Charles Hiaucaire: Captain of the Guard, 1617.
- Jean de Garnier: Bishop of Apt, 1695.
- Raimond de Glandevès: Captain General of Provence, 1405.
- Louis de Glandevès: Bishop of Marseille.
- Troylian de Glandèves: Bishop of Toulon, 1600.
- Edlebert de Grasse: Bishop of Antibes, 1027.
- Geoffroi de Grasse: Bishop of Digne, 1060.
- Guillaume de Grasse: Bishop of Digne, 1097.
- Laugier de Guin: Ambassador to the King, 1459.
- Antoine de Louven: Archbishop of Aix, 1560.
- François de Lomenie: Bishop of Marseille, 1634.
- Jean des Martinis: Bishop of Frejus, 1295.
- Jean de Simiane: Bishop of Apt, 1306.
- Guillaume de Simiane: Marquis of Gordes.
- Louis de Simiane: Lieutenant of the King in Provence, 1717.
- Jean de Villeneuve: Vice Admiral of the Order of Saint John of Malta, 1708.
- Honore d'Agoult: Bishop of Riez.
- Gaspard de Villeneuve: Grand Seneschal of Provence.
- Armand de Villeneuve: Captain of the Guard.
- Elzear de Villeneuve: Bishop of Digne, 1340.
- Charles de Villeneuve: Grand Seneschal of Provence, 1490.
