Jean Baptiste Gay, vicomte de Martignac
Jean Baptiste Gay, vicomte de Martignac was a French politician, lawyer, judge, poet, goguettier and chansonnier (1778–1832). He was born in Bordeaux and died in Paris.
Also recorded as Jean-Baptiste Sylvère Gaye de Martignac · Jean-Baptiste Sylvere Gaye de Martignac · Conde de Martignac
Jean Baptiste Gay, vicomte de Martignac
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- Born
- 1778 · Bordeaux.
- Died
- 1832 · Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- politician · lawyer · judge · poet · goguettier · chansonnier · jurist
- Education
- University of Bordeaux 1
- Honours
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour · Knight of the Legion of Honour · Officer of the Legion of Honour · Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour · Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Languages
- French
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Jean Baptiste Gay, vicomte de Martignac was a French politician, lawyer, judge, poet, goguettier and chansonnier (1778–1832). He was born in Bordeaux and died in Paris.
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Jean Baptiste Gay, vicomte de Martignac studied at University of Bordeaux 1. The recorded working language is French. Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Positions recorded include member of the French National Assembly and head of government of France. Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour.
Jean Baptiste Gay, vicomte de Martignac is recorded as having received Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Legion of Honour.
Jean-Baptiste de Martignac, Premier ministre de Charles X, portrait peint par Sophie Feytaud, style "Restauration Charles X". Seul portrait peint connu du vicomte de Martignac, la toile le représente assis, en tenue de député, tenant un ouvrage dans sa main gauche. Deux autres livres sont posés sur la table à ses côtés, dont un ouvrage de Bossuet. Le fauteuil d'époque Restauration est tendu d'un
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1778
Jean Baptiste Gay, vicomte de Martignac born at Bordeaux.
1832
Jean Baptiste Gay, vicomte de Martignac died at Paris.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Jean-Baptiste Sylvère Gaye de Martignac, Jean-Baptiste Sylvere Gaye de Martignac and Conde de Martignac. His recorded language was French. His recorded confession was Catholicism. Recorded positions include member of the French National Assembly, head of government of France and Minister of the Interior of France. He worked at Paris. Martignac received Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour and Commander of the Legion of Honour. Connected to 4 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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