Jacques Aymar de Roquefeuil et du Bousquet
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Jacques Aymar de Roquefeuil et du Bousquet (14 November 1665, château du Bousquet, Montpeyroux, Rouergue – 8/9 March 1744) was a French Navy admiral.
, one of the most illustrious Languedoc families. His father left him the hereditary government of the town of Rodez
, which the king invested him with upon his marriage in 1711. His mother was Victoire de Moret, granddaughter of Madeleine de Bourbon.
Family
He was the younger brother of Louis, Baron de Roquefeuil et du Bousquet and a member of the House of Roquefeuil-BlanquefortHouse of Roquefeuil-Blanquefort
The House of Roquefeuil-Blanquefort was one of the most illustrious noble families of the Languedoc area of France. It was named after its possession at Blanquefort and a inheritance from Catherine de Roquefeuil in 1381, and its members included...
, one of the most illustrious Languedoc families. His father left him the hereditary government of the town of Rodez
Rodez
Rodez is a town and commune in southern France, in the Aveyron department, of which it is the capital. Its inhabitants are called Ruthénois.-History:Existing from at least the 5th century BC, Rodez was founded by the Celts...
, which the king invested him with upon his marriage in 1711. His mother was Victoire de Moret, granddaughter of Madeleine de Bourbon.
Marriage and family
On 4 August 1712, he married Jeanne Louise du Main d'Angeret, and they had:- Aymar-Joseph, Vice Amiral of France
- René-Aymar, Chef d'escadreChef d'escadreIn the ancien Régime French Navy, the rank of chef d'escadre was equivalent to the present-day rank of rear admiral. It was replaced in 1791 by the rank of "contre-amiral" ....