| Marquis de Contades | |
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| Creation date | 1619 |
| Seat(s) | Château de Montgeoffroy Château de Gizeux |
Marquis de Contades was a title created for the Contades family, which had first been ennobled in 1619. [1]
| Marquis de Contades | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Creation date | 1619 |
| Seat(s) | Château de Montgeoffroy Château de Gizeux |
Marquis de Contades was a title created for the Contades family, which had first been ennobled in 1619. [1]
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Excerpt of some family members: [2]
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