When was Henri François d'Aguesseau born?

Henri François d'Aguesseau was born on 27 November 1668 in Limoges.

What positions has Henri François d'Aguesseau held?

Positions held by Henri François d'Aguesseau include: president (1729–1729); Lord Chancellor of France (1727–1750); Lord Chancellor of France (1717–1722); Procureur général au Parlement de Paris (1700–1717).

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Henri François d'Aguesseau

Chancellor of France (1668-1751)

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Henri François d'Aguesseau, seigneur de Fresnes was Chancellor of France three times between 1717 and 1750 and was pronounced by Voltaire to be "the most learned magistrate France ever possessed".

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Born: 27 November 1668 wd
Place of birth: Limoges wd
Died: 9 February 1751 wd
Place of death: Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: jurist, politician wd
Spouse: Anne Françoise Lefèvre d'Ormesson wd

Positions held wd

president (1729–1729)
Lord Chancellor of France (1727–1750)
Lord Chancellor of France (1717–1722)
Procureur général au Parlement de Paris (1700–1717)

Awards wd

Officer of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael

Questions

When was Henri François d'Aguesseau born?: Henri François d'Aguesseau was born on 27 November 1668 in Limoges.
What positions has Henri François d'Aguesseau held?: Positions held by Henri François d'Aguesseau include: president (1729–1729); Lord Chancellor of France (1727–1750); Lord Chancellor of France (1717–1722); Procureur général au Parlement de Paris (1700–1717).

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