List of marquisates in France
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The following page contains an incomplete list (A-K) of marquisates (French marquisat) that currently, or once did, exist within France or within its conquered province
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s. They were created by the king
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s of France and Spain, the duke
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s of Savoie
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 and Lorraine
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, the pope
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s in Comtat Venaissin
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, and other sovereign
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 lords in the current day Republic of France.

From the late Middle Ages
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 until the French revolution
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, marquisates were mainly raised by Letters patent
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 (in French lettres patentes). In a few cases, other official acts, such as brevet
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 royal, were used to create marquisates. These marquisates were given to members of princely houses or to distinguished nobles as rewards.

Currently, there does not exist a complete list of marquisates (or other marquess titles, which are not covered in this list), in part, because their creations were numerous, especially during the reigns of Louis XIV and XV. Proven courtesy titles are not included in this list since they are not raised fiefs, but some uncertain marquisates are included, and some probable courtesy titles connected to fiefs are commented on. If nothing else is mentioned, then the titles below are raised by Letters patent, and thus, true marquisates.

The title holder of a marquisate before the French revolution
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 was addressed as "Marquis
Marquis
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 of X", or "Marquis de X" in French. The title stayed with the fief, but strictly speaking, a buyer of a marquisate needed a confirmation of the marquisate to be able to use the title - otherwise, he or she could formally only be styled "Lord or Dame of the Marquisate X", in French, "Seigneur ou Dame de Marquisat de X". The policy on this matter was, however, fairly relaxed, and the number of confirmations were rather few, which did not hinder the usage of the title Marquis. In most cases, before the French revolution, once a fief was raised, the feudal rank of Marquisate remained even if the fief passed to new owners through marriage, inheritance, or purchase.

With the French revolution, feudalism
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 was abolished and the titles became disconnected from the land they previously belonged to. Therefore, after the French revolution, it was no longer possible to purchase a former marquisate and thereby obtain the title Marquis, or any other noble title for that matter. Only a few marquisates in France were specifically transferable through marriage (opposite to the normal custom in Italy and Spain). This meant the titles usually became extinct after an average of three generations, when the last direct, male descendant of the title holder at the time of the French revolution died. An adoption
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 of another male person by the last, legal, male title holder could, in some respects, be treated as a legal transfer of the title itself, but never a transfer of nobility
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 if the adopted male was not a noble.

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Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
ACIGNÉ Bretagne 35 1609 de Cossé-Brissac Extinct 1812
ACY Île-de-France 60 1668 Rouault de Gamaches Extant held by Cadeau d'Acy since 1719 but title not used
AGNEAUX Normandie 50 Louis XV de Sainte-Marie d'Agneaux Extant
AGRAIN Velay 43 1760 de Pradier de Mons Extant raised through brevet royal
l'AIGLE Normandie 61 1650 des Acres de l'Aigle Extinct 1996 some sources state it was raised 1653
AIGNEAUX Normandie 14 c1778 d'Aigneaux Extant raised through brevet royal
AIGREMONT Flandre 59 1773 Jacops d'Aigremont Extant
AIRVAULT Poitou 79 c1650 Ysoré d'Hervault Extinct 1917 raised by the duc de Thouars; previous more commonly spelled HERVAULT
AIRVAULT Poitou 79 1678 Darrot Extinct 1917 confirmation of the previous title
AIX(-les-BAINS) Savoie 73 1575 de la Chambre-Seyssel Extant raised by the duc de Savoie; held by de Seyssel de la Serraz de Sommariva since 1687
AIZENAY Poitou 85 b1689 de la Tour d'Aizenay Extinct 1892
ALAUZIER Comtat-Venaissin 84 1741 de Ripert de Fabry d'Alauzier Extant papal title
ALBERT Picardie 80 1620 d'Albert de Luynes Extant earlier marquisate d'ANCRE; held by royal house of d'Orléans as heirs to de Bourbon-Penthièvre
ALBERTAS Provence 13 1767 d'Albertas Extant earlier marquisate de BOUC
ALBY Savoie 74 1681 Maillard de Tournon Extinct 1819 raised by the duc de Savoie
ALÈGRE Velay 43 1576 (de Tourzel) d'Alègre Extinct 1845
ALIGRE Aunis 17 1777 d'Aligre de Marans Extinct 1847 earlier comté de MARANS
ALINCOURT Île-de-France 60 Henri IV de Neufville de Villeroi Extinct 18__ temporarily Duchy 1729-33, then reverted to marquisate when sold
ALLEMANS Périgord 24 c1675 du Lau d'Allemans Extant probably courtesy title
ALLUYES Chartrain 28 c1590 d'Escoubleau de Sourdis Extinct 1802
AMBERT Auvergne 63 Louis XVI de Merle de Beauchamps Extinct 1798
AMBLIMONT Champagne 08 1675 Renart de Fuchsamberg Extinct 1797
AMBLY Champagne 08 c1662 d'Ambly Extinct 1869 uncertain marquisate
AMBLY Champagne 08 1768 d'Ambly Extinct 1869 confirmation of the previous title
AMBRES Albigeois 81 c1625 de Gélas de Léberon Extant held by de Noailles-Poix since 1764
AMFREVILLE Normandie 50 1653 Davy d'Amfreville Extinct c1849
AMOU Gascogne 40 1664 de Caupenne d'Amou Extant held by the branch de Caupenne d'Aspremont since 1847
ANCRE Picardie 80 1576 d'Humières Name change 1620 changed name to marquisat d'ALBERT
ANDELARRE Franche-Comté 39 1760 de Jaquot d'Andelarre Name change 1777 changed name to marquisat d'JAQUOT d'ANDELARRE
ANDELOT Franche-Comté 39 1617 de Coligny-Andelot Extinct 1827 Spanish title; used by the heirs to de Coligny though sold 1702
ANDELOT Franche-Comté 39 1744 Guyennard d'Andelot Extinct 1827 (French) confirmation of the previous title
ANDRÉSY Île-de-France 78 mid 16__ de l'Isle d'Andrésy Extinct 1789 uncertain marquisate; belonged to the chapitre de Paris until the revolution
ANDUZE Languedoc 30 1078 Pelet d'Anduze Dissolved 1226 one of a few feudal marquisates; dissolved after confisaction
ANDUZE Languedoc 30 1645 Folquier d'Airebaudouze Extinct former marquisate reestablished
ANGERVILLE Normandie 76 Louis XV d'Angerville d'Auvrecher Extant uncertain marquisate
ANGLURE Champagne 10 1657 de Braux Extinct 1798
ANGLURE Champagne 10 1682 de Savigny d'Anglure Extinct 1798 confirmation of the previous title
ANJONY Auvergne 15 Louis XIV d'Anjony de Foix Extinct 1864 probably only courtesy title; retaken by Péllissier de Féligonde
ANNEBAULT Normandie 27 1640 de Vieux-Pont + Potier de Blérancourt Extinct c1800 dual ownership until 1723
ANNONAY Vivarais 07 1620 de Lévis-Ventadour Extinct 1830
ANTIGNY Bourgogne 21 1654 de Damas d'Antigny Extinct 1908
ANTIN Bigorre 65 1615 de Pardaillan-Gondrin Extant Duchy 1711-1787 but reverted to marquisate once sold to de Noë
AOUST-JUMELLES Flandre 59 1739 d'Aoust de Cuinchy Extinct 1845 earlier baronnie de CUINCHY
APREVILLE Bretagne 22 c1660 du Bourblanc Extinct 1839 probably courtesy title
ARAGON Languedoc 11 Louis XV de Maurel d'Aragon Extant maybe only viscounty; held by de Bancalis as heirs since 1739
ARAMON Languedoc 30 c1670 de Sauvan d'Aramon Extant
ARC-en-BARROIS Champagne 52 1578 de Bauffremont-Listenois Extant held by the royal house of d'Orléans as heirs to de Bourbon-Toulouse
ARC-sur-TILLE Bourgogne 21 c1670 de Saulx-Tavannes Extinct 1845
ARCELOT Bourgogne 21 1674 de Guéribout Extinct 1870 title however used by Carrelet de Loisy
ARCELOT Bourgogne 21 1697 de Masseau Extinct 1870 confirmation of the previous titel
ARCHIAC Saintonge 17 1609 de Bourdeille Extinct 1837
ARCY Bourgogne 71 165_ de Guillard d'Arcy Extinct 18__
ARCY Bourgogne 71 late 16__ de Valadoux d'Arcy Extinct 18__ confirmation of the previous title
ARGENCE Angoumois 16 1707 Achard-Joumard-Tison d'Argence Extant
ARGENS Provence 04 1722 de Boyer d'Argens Extinct 1956
ARGENSON Touraine 37 1700 de Voyer de Paulmy Extant some sources state raised 1718
ARIFAT Albigeois 81 c1740 de Villeneuve-Arifat Extinct 1878
ARMAILLÉ Anjou 49 1725 de la Forest d'Armaillé Extant probably courtesy title
ARMENTIÈRES Picardie 02 c1630 de Conflans d'Ouchy Extinct 1849
ARMOLIS Artois 62 1771 Roergas d'Armolis Extinct 1803
ARPAJON Île-de-France 91 1720 d'Arpajon Extant earlier marquisate de CHÂTRES; held by de Noailles-Poix since 1747
ARQUES Languedoc 11 Louis XIII de Châteauneuf-Randon de Joyeuse Extinct 1827 maybe only barony
ARS Angoumois 16 1652 de Brémond d'Ars Extant raised through brevet royal
ARVILLARD Dauphiné 38 1739 de Barral de Clermont Extant held by the branch de Barral de Montferrat since 1919
ARVILLARS Savoie 73 1678 Milliet d'Arvillars Extant raised by the duc de Savoie; held by the branch Milliet de Faverges since 1897
ASFELD Champagne 08 1730 Bidal d'Asfeld Extinct c1817 earlier comté d'AVAUX; a Spanish marquisate with same name was created in Castille 1715
ASNIÈRES Marche 86 1745 Guiot d'Asnières Extinct 1887
ASNIÈRES-de-la-CHÂTAIGNERAYE Poitou 85 1776 d'Asnières de la Châtaigneraye Extinct 1892
ASSÉRAC Bretagne 44 1574 de Rieux-Assérac Extinct 1870
ASSY Normandie 14 1762 de Morell d'Aubigny Extant some sources state raised 1766
ATILLY Île-de-France 77 1668 de Bernard Extinct 1795
AUBAIS Languedoc 30 1724 de Baschi d'Aubais Extinct 1927
AUBEPEYRE Marche 23 16__ de Turenne d'Aubepeyre Extant
AUBETERRE Angoumois 16 c1620 de Bouchard d'Esparbès de Lussan Extinct 1947
AUBIGNAN Comtat-Venaissin 84 1667 de Séguins de Panisse-Pazzis Extant papal title
AUBIGNY Forez 42 c1750 Henrys d'Aubigny Extant probably courtesy title as owner of marquisat de SURY
AULNAY(-lès-BONDY) Île-de-France 94 1683 de Gourgues Extinct 1949
AURIMONT Armagnac 32 1690 de Griffolet d'Aurimont Extant
AUSSONNE Languedoc 31 1676 du Buisson d'Aussonne Extinct 1887
AUTHUME Franche-Comté 39 1750 de Masson d'Authume Extant
AUTICHAMP Dauphiné 26 1680 de Beaumont d'Autichamp Extant unregistered marquisate
AUTRY Berry 18 mid 16__ d'Estampes-Autry Extinct 1813
AUX Maine 72 1777 d'Aux de Villaines Extinct 1963 earlier comté de VILLENNES; alias VILLENNES
AVARAY Blésois 41 b1665 de Bésiade d'Avaray Extinct 1943
AVAUGOUR Bretagne 22 mid 16__ de Bretagne-Avaugour Extinct 1830 uncertain marquisate
AVÉJAN Languedoc 30 1736 de Banne d'Avéjan Extinct 18__
AVERNES Normandie 61 Louis XIV de Bernart d'Avernes Extinct 1818 uncertain marquisate
AVÈZE Languedoc 30 1657 de Frézals Extinct 18__
AVOIR Anjou 49 c1650 de Chambes Extinct 1916
AXAT Languedoc 11 1717 d'Ax d'Axat Extant raised through brevet royal, held by the branch Dax de Cessales since 1788
AXAT Languedoc 11 1740 d'Ax d'Axat Extant confirmation of the previous title
les AYVELLES Champagne 08 1675 d'Ambly des Ayvelles Extinct 1795

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Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
BACQUEHEM Artois 62 1765 de Bacquehem Extinct 1917
BADENS Languedoc 11 c1770 du Pac de Badens Extinct 19__ uncertain marquisate
BAGÉ-le-CHÂTEL Bresse 01 1575 de Savoie-Tende Extinct raised by the duc de Savoie
BAGNAC Marche 87 1724 de Saint-Martin de Bagnac Extinct 1892
BALAGNY Picardie 60 c1620 de Lasseran-Massencôme de Montluc Extinct
BALAY Franche-Comté 39 1712 de Balay Extinct 1843
BALINCOURT Île-de-France 95 1719 Testu de Balincourt Extant
BALINCOURT Île-de-France 95 1748 Testu de Balincourt Extant confirmation of the previous title
BALLEROY Normandie 14 1704 de la Cour de Balleroy Extinct 1957 alias marquisat de la COUR; some sources state raised initially for de Choisy by Louis XIII
la BALLUE Bretagne 35 1622 Ruellan de la Ballue Extinct 1819
BALON Bugey 01 1760 de Regard de Perrucard Extinct alias BALLON
BALON Maine 72 c1600 de Saint-Gelais de Lusignan Extinct alias BALLON
BANDEVILLE Île-de-France 91 1682 Bazin Extant held by Doublet de Bandeville
BANDEVILLE Île-de-France 91 1704 Doublet de Bandeville Extant confirmation of the previous title
BARASTRE Artois 62 1771 de Couronnel Extinct 1924 alias marquisat de COURONNEL
BARBANTANE Comtat-Venaissin 13 1745 de Puget de Cabassole du Réal Extant papal title
la BARBEN Provence 13 L XVI de Forbin-la Barben Extinct 1987 probably courtesy title
BARBENTANE Comtat-Venaissin 13 c1680 de Robin de Barbentane Extant uncertain marquisate
BARBEZIEUX Saintonge 16 1678 le Tellier de Louvois Extinct 1797
BARGEMON Provence 83 1770 de Villeneuve-Bargemon Extant probably courtesy title
la BARRE Maine 53 1633 de Chivré County 1735 became county of BIERNÉ 1735
BASSOMPIERRE Lorraine 55 1633 de Bassompierre Extinct raised by the duc de Lorraine
BASSOMPIERRE Lorraine 88 1766 de Bassompierre Extinct 1837 raised by the duc de Lorraine; based on previous marquisat de BAUDRICOURT
BASVILLE Île-de-France 91 1670 de Lamoignon Extinct 1845
la BÂTIE-de-SEYSSEL Savoie 73 1699 d'Oncieu de la Bâtie Extant raised by the duc de Savoie
BAUCHÉ Berry 36 1649 de Crevant-Bauché Extinct
BAUDRICOURT Lorraine 88 1719 de Bassompierre Name change 1766 raised by the duc de Lorraine; new name marquisat de BASSOMPIERRE 1766
la BAUME-d'HOSTUN Dauphiné 26 Henri IV d'Hostun de Gadagne Duchy 1712 marquisate raised to duché d'HOSTUN
les BAUX
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Provence 13 1642 Grimaldi de Monaco Extinct 1949 title still used by the current princes of MONACO
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 of the house de Polignac
BAYERS Angoumois 16 Louis XIV de la Rochefoucauld-Bayers Extinct 1940 probably courtesy title
BAYON Lorraine 54 1720 de Ludre-Frolois Extinct 1846 raised by the duc de Lorraine
BAZILLAC Bigorre 65 b1645 d'Audéric de Savignac Extinct 1878
BEAUCHAMP Comtat-Venaissin 84 mid 16__ de Merles de Beauchamp Extinct 1864 papal title
BEAUCOURT Picardie 80 Louis XV du Fresne de Beaucourt Extant probably courtesy title
BEAUCOURT(-en-SANTERRE) Picardie 80 c1670 de Festart Extinct 19__
BEAUFORT Languedoc 30 mid 16__ de Frezals Extinct 1890
BEAUJEU Berry 18 mid 16__ du Mesnil-Simon Extinct 19__
BEAUMONT-la-RONCE Touraine 37 1757 Bonnin de la Bonninière Extant
BEAUPRÉ Champagne 55 mid 16__ de Choiseul-Daillecourt Extinct maybe courtesy title
BEAUPRÉAU Anjou 49 1554 de Montéspedon+de Bourbon-Montpensier Extinct 1884 Duchy between 1562 and 1737
BEAUREGARD Savoie 74 1700 Costa de Beauregard Extant raised by the duc de Savoie
BEAUREPAIRE Bourgogne 71 c1760 de Beaurepaire Extant probably courtesy title
BEAUVAIS Périgord 24 c1740 de la Cropte de Chantérac Extant later styled marquis de CHANTÉRAC
BEAUVAU Anjou 49 1664 de Beauvau(-Craon) Extinct 1982
BEAUVOIR Normandie 76 c1760 Hébert de Beauvoir Extant probably courtesy title
BEAUVOIR-sur-MER Poitou 85 ? ? Extinct maybe confusion and only barony under marquisat de la GARNACHE
BÉLESTA Languedoc 31 c1725 de Varagnes de Gardouch Extinct 1863 probably courtesy title
le BELLAY Anjou 49 Louis XIII du Bellay Extinct
BELLEBRUNE Picardie 62 mid 16__ de Blondel de Joigny Extinct
BELLEFONDS Normandie 50 Louis XIII Gigault de Bellefonds Extinct 1928
BELLEGARDE Orléanais 45 1757 Gaultier de Bézigny Extinct 1939 based on earlier marquisate de CHOISY
BELLE-ISLE Bretagne 56 1573 de Gondi-Retz Extinct 1789 Crown domain since 1722
BELLE-ISLE Bretagne 56 1668 Fouquet de Belle-Isle Extinct 1789 confirmation of previous title
BELLENAVES Bourbonnais 03 c1670 de Rochechouart-Champdeniers Extant or BELLENAVE; held by Dutour de Salvert since 1771
BELLEVILLE-sur-MER Normandie 76 c1752 de Belleville Extant
BÉNAC Bigorre 65 1612 de Montault-Bénac Extant held by de Rohan-Rochefort since 1764
BÉNÉHART Maine 72 1649 de Maillé-Bénéhart Extinct?
BÉNOUVILLE Normandie 14 1752 Gillain de Bénouville Extinct c1792
BERCY Île-de-France 94 Louis XIV de Malon de Bercy Extinct 1871
BERNIÈRES Normandie 76 1678 Maignart de Bernières Extant held by le Duc de Lillers since 1767
BERNY Île-de-France 94 c1653 de Lionne Extinct 1789 belonged to abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés since 1682
BERSAILLIN Franche-Comté 39 1748 de Froissard(-Bersaillin) Extant
BERTOULT d'OEUFS Artois 62 1766 de Bertoult de Hauteclocque Extant alias marquisat de HAUTECLOCQUE d'OEUFS
BÉRULLE Champagne 10 1720 de Bérulle Extinct c1950
BESANCEUIL Bourgogne 71 c1720 de Prisque Extant probably courtesy title; held by Dubois de Prisque since 1793
BESMAUX Armagnac 32 1657 de Montlezun-Pardiac Extant maybe confirmation of older title, held by de Luppé du Garané since 1697
BEUVRON Normandie 14 1593 de Harcourt-Beuvron Duchy 1784
BEYNAC Périgord 24 1619 de Beynac Extant held by de Beaumont du Repaire since 1761
BIÈVRE Île-de-France 91 1770 Mareschal de Bièvre Extant held by the branche Mareschal de Montéclair since 1789
BIGNY Berry 18 c1640 de Chevenon de Bigny Extant title held by de Vigan de Bigny since 1872
BIRAN Armagnac 32 1657 de Roquelaure Extinct 1884
BIRON Périgord 24 1651 de Gontaut-Biron Extant Duchy between 1723 and 1800, then reverted to marquisate
BIZY Normandie 27 1675 Jubert de Bouville Extant Duchy of BELLE-ISLE 1759-61; held by royal house of d'Orléans as heirs to de Bourbon-Penthièvre
BLACONS Dauphiné 26 c1750 d'Armand de Forest de Mirabel Extinct 1805 uncertain marquisate
BLAIN Bretagne 44 c1548 de Rohan-Gié Extant marquisate by brevet; inherited by de Rohan-Chabot 1684
BLAIN Bretagne 44 1660 de Rohan-Gié Extant confirmation of the previous title
BLAINVILLE Lorraine 54 1629 de Lenoncourt Extinct raised by the duc de Lorraine
BLAINVILLE Normandy
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Calvados
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1680 Colbert de Seignelay
Jean-Baptiste Colbert
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Extinct 1875 Lordship of Blainville
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 bought in 1675 by Jean-Baptiste Colbert
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 for 108 000 livres. Fief of Ségries bought in 1676 for 25 000 livres. Jules Armand Colbert (1663–1704) his son, Ist marquis de Blainville. Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1683–1712), son of Seignelay
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Seignelay
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, IInd marquis. Marie Sophie Colbert, marquise de Seignelay, duchess of Piney
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 his daughter, IIIrd marchioness.
BLAINVILLE Normandie 76 Louis XIV de Tourzel d'Alègre Extinct
le BLANC Berry 36 1664 d'Aloigny de Rochefort Extinct 1794
BLANCHEFORT Languedoc 11 1680 d'Hautpoul de Rennes Extant held by de Fleury since 1767
BLANGY Normandie 14 1780 le Viconte de Blangy Extant only brevet royal
BLANQUEFORT Guyenne 33 c1670 de Durfort-Duras Extinct 1838
BLARU Île-de-France 78 1659 de Tilly-Blaru Extinct 1855
BLÉRANCOURT Picardie 02 Louis XIII Potier de Gesvres Extinct 1839
BOIRY Artois 62 c1750 Quarré de Boiry Extant probably courtesy title
le BOIS-de-la-MUSSE Bretagne 44 1651 Blanchard de la Muce Extinct alias marquisat de la MUCE
BOIS-DAUPHIN Maine 72 c1640 de (Montmorency-)Laval-Boisdauphin Extinct 1835 probably early courtesy title
le BOIS-FÉVRIER Bretagne 35 1674 de Langan Extinct 1795 title possibly used already 1606
BOISRAGON Poitou 79 c1780 de Chevaleau Extinct 1839 probably courtesy title
BOISSEZON Albigeois 81 c1760 Barbara de la Belloterie Extant probably courtesy title
BOISY Forez 42 1564 Gouffier de Roannais Extinct 1802
BOLLWILLER Alsace 68 1739 de Rosen Extant held by de Broglie since 1779
BONAC Foix 09 1685 d'Usson de Bonac Extinct 1821
BONAS Armagnac 32 1629 de Pardaillan de Séailles Extinct 1836
BONAS Armagnac 32 1773 de Mellet Extinct 1836 confirmation of the previous title
BONNECOURT Champagne 52 1685 de Capizuchi de Bologne Extinct 1794
BONNEGUISE Périgord 24 1762 de Bonneguise-Badefols Extinct 18__ earlier baronnie de BADEFOLS
BONNEUIL Poitou 86 c1765 de Vernou de Bonneuil Extant probably courtesy title
BONNEVAL Limousin 87 c1655 de Bonneval Extant uncertain marquisate
BONNEVAL Normandie 27 1677 du Val de Bonneval Extinct 1949
BONNIVET Poitou 86 c1600 Gouffier de Bonnivet Extinct 1865
la BORDE Bourgogne 21 1645 Brulart de la Borde Extinct 1918
BORN Agenais 47 1724 de Belsunce-Castelmoron Extinct 1796
BOUC Provence 13 1690 de Séguiran Name change 1767 changed name to marquisat d'ALBERTAS
le BOUCHET-VALGRAND Île-de-France 91 1720 le Bas de Montargis Extant based on earlier marquisate du QUESNE; held by de Noailles-Poix since 1767
BOUCLANS Franche-Comté 25 1749 le Bas de Clevans Extant
BOUILLÉ Maine 53 c1615 de Bouillé Extinct 1836
la BOULAYE Bourgogne 71 1619 de Rochefort Extant held by de Champeaux since 1774
la BOULAYE Bourgogne 71 1696 Gigault de Bellefonds Extant confirmation of previous title
BOURBONNE Champagne 52 c1620 de Livron Extinct 1805
la BOURDAISIÈRE Touraine 37 1717 de Courcillon-Dangeau Extant held by royal house of d'Orléans as heirs to de Bourbon-Penthièvre
BOURDEILLE Périgord 24 1609 de Bourdeille County 17__
le BOURDET Poitou 79 mid 16__ Acarie du Bourdet Extant held by de Cugnac de Causade since 1692
la BOURDONNAYE Bretagne 56 1717 de la Bourdonnaye Extant earlier vicomté de COUËTION
BOURNAZEL Rouergue 12 1624 de Buisson de Bournazel Extinct 1864
BOURY Île-de-France 60 1652 de Pellevé Extant held by Aubourg de Boury since 1681
BOURY Île-de-France 60 1686 Aubourg de Boury Extant confirmation of previous title
BOUTETIÈRES Dauphiné 38 1676 Emé de Marcieu Extant usually styled as marquis de MARCIEU
BOUTEVILLE Angoumois 16 Louis XIII de Béon de Luxembourg Extinct 1883 held by the comte d'Artois, future king Charles X, at the revolution
BOUVILLE Normandie 76 1698 Jubert de Bouville Extinct 1793
BOUZOLS Velay 43 c1630 de Montagut de Beaune Extinct 1834
BOVES Picardie 80 1630 de Moy-Riberpré Extinct
BOYNES Orléanais 45 c1774 Bourgeois de Boynes Extant maybe courtesy title
BOZAS Vivarais 07 1693 du Bourg de Bozas Extant
BRANGES Bourgogne 21 1655 de Barillon d'Amoncourt Extinct 1890
BRANTES Comtat-Venaissin 84 1674 des Laurents Extinct 1848 papal title
BRAZAIS Normandie 27 Louis XV Dyel de Clermont d'Enneval Extant held by du Hamel du Breuil since 1746
BRAZEUX Île-de-France 91 Louis XIII Gouffier d'Heilly Extinct alias BRASEUX
BRESSIEUX Dauphiné 38 1612 de Grolée de Mevouillon Extinct
BRETAGNE Bretagne 35 753 non-hereditary Dissolved 845 feudal marche/marquisate integrated into kingdom of BRETAGNE
la BRETESCHE Bretagne 44 1657 Jousseaume de la Bretesche Extant
BRETEUIL Île-de-France 78 1743 le Tonnelier de Breteuil Extant
le BREUIL Bourgogne 71 1670 de Chargères du Breuil Extant held by branch de Chargères de la Creuzille since 1760
BRÉVAL Île-de-France 78 1623 de Harlay de Champvallon Extinct 1861
BRÉZÉ Anjou 49 1615 de Maillé-Brézé Extant
BRÉZÉ Anjou 49 1685 de Dreux-Brézé Extant confirmation of previous title
BRÉZOLLES Perche 28 1660 de Broglie Extinct 1824
BRIDORÉ Touraine 37 1651 de Boursault Extinct 1789 belonged to a priory in Loches until the revolution
BRINON Guadeloupe 971 1738 de Senneterre Extinct 1793
BRINON Guadeloupe 971 1755 Pinel Extinct 1793 confirmation of previous title
BRINVILLIERS Picardie 60 1660 Gobelin-l'Escalopier Name change 1700 Changed name to la MOTHE
BRION Gévaudan 48 1756 de Michel du Roc de Brion Extant
BROC Anjou 49 1758 de Broc Extinct 1916
BROISSIA Franche-Comté 39 1691 Froissard de Broissia Extant
BROISSIA Franche-Comté 39 1697 Froissard de Broissia Extant
les BROSSES Poitou 16 c1740 d'Assier des Brosses Extinct 1914 probably courtesy title
BRÜE Provence 83 1750 Roux de Corse Extinct 1792 maybe only confirmation of earlier title for de Laurens de Saint Martin
BRUN Franche-Comté 25 1694 de Brun Extant alias marquisat de la ROCHE; title inherited by de Scey-Montbéliard
BRUNOY Île-de-France 91 1737 Paris de Montmartel Duchy 1775
BRUYÈRES-le-CHÂTEL Île-de-France 91 1676 Lespinette de Meirat Extinct 1886 purchased by de la Croix de Castries 1785
BRUYÈRES-le-CHÂTEL Île-de-France 91 1731 Lespinette de Meirat Extinct 1886 confirmation of previous title
la BUSSIÈRE Artois 62 1663 de Maulde Extinct 1844
la BUSSIÈRE Orléanais 45 1679 du Tillet Extinct 18__
BUSSY-le-CHÂTEAU Champagne 51 1699 d'Arnolet de la Rochefontaine Extinct
BUSSY-le-CHÂTEAU Champagne 51 1703 d'Arnolet de la Rochefontaine Extinct confirmation of previous title
BUZANCY Champagne 08 1658 d'Anglure Extinct 1805

C

Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
CABRIS Provence 06 c1750 de Clapiers-Cabris Extinct 1813
CAGNES Provence 06 1677 Grimaldi de Cagnes Extinct 1895
CAMPELS Comminges 31 c1690 de Boussost de Bazillac Extinct 1878 probably courtesy title
CAMPET Gascogne 40 1731 du Lyon de Campet Extinct 1914
CANDAU Béarn 64 1718 de Nays Extinct 1913
CANILLAC Gévaudan 48 c1400 Rogier de Beaufort Dissolved 1731 probably oldest marquisate raised by the French king; sold in pieces 1731 and thus dissolved
CANISY Normandie 50 1619 de Carbonnel Extant held by de Kergorlay since 1784
le CANNET Provence 83 1746 de Rascas Extant held by de Colbert since 1771
CANY-BARVILLE Normandie 76 1648 le Marinier Extinct 1878
CARADEUC Bretagne 22 1779 de Caradeuc de la Chalotais Extinct 1859
CARDAILLAC Quercy 46 1645 de Cardaillac Extant
CARENCY Artois 62 1665 Toustain de Frontebosc Extinct
CARMAN Bretagne 29 1612 de Maillé de l'Islette Extinct 1789 alias KERMAN; united with Crown 1786
CARMAUX Albigeois 81 Louis XIV de Ciron Extant held by de Solages since 1727
CARMAUX Albigeois 81 1731 de Solages Extant confirmation of previous title
CARMAUX Albigeois 81 1763 de Solages Extant confirmation of previous title
CASSAGNE-MIRAMON Auvergne 15 1768 de Cassagne de Beaufort de Miramon Extant
CASTÉJA Gascogne 40 c1600 de Biaudos de Castéja Extant held by illegitimate branch Alvar de Biaudos de Castéja since 1899
CASTELBAJAC Bigorre 65 c1610 de Durfort-Castelbajac Extinct 1802
CASTELMORON Agenais 47 c1620 de Caumont-la Force Extinct
CASTELNAU Berry 18 1652 de Castelnau-Jonville Extinct 1835
CASTELNAU-d'ESTRETEFONDS Languedoc 31 c1537 de Vabres Extinct
CASTELNAU-LALOUBÈRE Bigorre 65 1666 de Castelnau Extinct
CASTELNAUD Périgord 24 c1600 de Caumont-la Force Extinct uncertain marquisate
CASTELVIEL Bigorre 65 1724 d'Aignan Extinct 1802
CASTILLY Normandie 14 1683 de Boran Extinct
CASTRIES Languedoc 34 1645 de la Croix-Castries Duchy 1784
CAULAINCOURT Picardie 02 1714 de Caulaincourt Extinct 1896
CAUMONT Agenais 47 Louis XIV de Caumont-la Force Extant previously duchy; held in branch de Caumont-Beauvilla since 1757
CAUMONT Comtat-Venaissin 84 c1722 de Seytres de Caumont Duchy 1789 papal title
CAUSANS Dauphiné 84 1667 de Vincens de Causans Extant title given by the prince of Orange
CAUSANS Dauphiné 84 1679 de Vincens de Causans Extant French confirmation of previous title
CAUX Languedoc 34 c1730 Roger de Cahuzac Extinct 1889 maybe courtesy title
le CAUZÉ-de-NAZELLE Champagne 02 1753 du Cauzé de Nazelle Extant
CAYLUS Quercy 82 Louis XV de Tubières Duchy 1783
CÉPOY Orléanais 45 1748 Bouvier de la Motte Extinct 1918
CÉRESTE Provence 04 1674 de Brancas-Céreste Duchy 1785
CESSAC Quercy 46 Louis XIV Bérail de Cazillac Extinct
CHABANAIS Angoumois 16 1715 Colbert de Saint-Pouange Extant former principality, held by branche de Colbert-Laplace since 1961
CHABRILLAN Dauphiné 26 1674 de Guigues de Moreton Extinct 1950
CHABRIS Berry 36 c1620 de Béthune-Chabris Extinct 1833
CHAFFARDON Savoie 73 1682 d'Oncieu de Chaffardon Extant raised by the duc de Savoie
CHAILLOT Franche-Comté 70 1746 de Chaillot Extinct 19__ alias marquisat de DAMPIERRE(-sur-SALON)
CHAILLOU Touraine 36 1782 Amelot de Chaillou Extinct 1911
CHALABRE Languedoc 11 c1745 de Bruyères-Chalabre Extinct 1832 probably courtesy title
CHALENCON Velay 43 1614 de (Chalencon-)Polignac Extant
CHALLES Savoie 73 1669 Milliet de Challes Extant raised by the duc de Savoie; held by branche Milliet de Faverges since 1776
CHALUSSET Limousin 87 1644 Bonnin de Chalusset Extinct 1824 was part of the apanage of the comte d'Artois (future Louis XVIII) before the revolution
CHAMBERET Limousin 19 c1600 de Pierrebuffière Extinct 1820
CHAMBONAS Vivarais 07 1683 de La Garde de Chambonas
La Garde de Chambonas
The marquessate of La Garde de Chambonas was a French noble family whose origins are located in Auvergne and Gévaudan. The family La Garde is first quoted as a lordship in 1152 and created marquessate in 1683....

Extinct 1927
CHAMBRAY Normandie 27 Louis XIV de Chambray Extinct 1948
la CHAMBRE Savoie 73 1562 de Seyssel-la Chambre Extinct 19__ raised by the duc de Savoie
CHAMPCENETZ Île-de-France 91 1686 Quentin de la Vienne Extinct 1849
CHAMPIGNY Champagne 89 Louis XIV de Bernard de Champigny Extinct 1915 uncertain marquisate
CHAMPLAY Champagne 89 c1690 Bollé Extinct 1844
CHAMPVALLON Champagne 89 c1670 de Harlay Extinct
CHANGY Nivernais 58 mid 17__ Carpentier de Changy Extant maybe brevet royal
CHANTÉRAC Périgord 24 1744 de la Cropte de Chantérac Extant more formally marquisat de BEAUVAIS
la CHAPELLE-la-REINE Île-de-France 77 1680 d'Argouges Extinct 1815 alias marquisat d'ARGOUGES
CHAPPES Champagne 10 Louis XIV d'Aumont-Villequier Extinct 19__
la CHARCE Dauphiné 26 1619 de la Tour-du-Pin de la Charce Extant held by the branch de la Tour-du-Pin-Verclause
CHARETTE Bretagne 44 1775 de Charette de la Gascherie Extinct 1792 alias marquisat de la GASCHERIE
CHARLEVAL Provence 13 early 17__ de Cadenet de la Tour Extant uncertain marquisat; inherited by de Jessé since 1825
CHARNACÉ Anjou 49 c1673 de Girard de Charnacé Extant
CHARRAS Angoumois 16 Louis XV de la Laurencie-Charras Extinct 1857
la CHARTE-sur-le-LOIR Maine 72 1697 de Courtoux Extant alias marquisat de la GIDONNIÈRE; now held by Bonnin de la Bonninière de Beaumont
la CHASSE Bretagne 35 1670 d'Andigné de la Chasse Extinct 1879 probably courtesy title
CHASSINGRIMONT Berry 36 mid 16__ d'Aubusson-Chassingrimont Extinct?
le CHASTEL Bretagne 22 1714 Crozat du Chastel Extinct 1789 Crown domain since 1786
le CHASTELER Hainaut 59 1725 du Chasteler Extinct 1908
le CHASTELER Hainaut 59 1769 du Chasteler Extinct 1908 confirmation of the previous title
CHÂTEAUBRUN Berry 36 early 17__ de Montmorency-Châteaubrun Extant inherited by le Roy de Lisa 1848
CHÂTEAUFRÉMONT Bretagne 44 1683 de Cornulier Extant held by branch de Cornulier-Lucinière since 1738
CHÂTEAUGIRON Bretagne 35 1701 le Prestre de Lezonnet Extinct 1848 maybe courtesy title
CHÂTEAU-GONTIER Anjou 53 1656 de Bailleul Extinct 1831
CHÂTEAU-l'ARC Provence 13 1685 de Boutassy-Guérin Extant 1796
CHÂTEAUMORAND Forez 42 1625 de Lévis-Châteaumorand Extant held by the branch de Lévis-Léran since 1751
CHÂTEAUMORAND Limousin 87 1668 Joubert de la Bastide Extant held by the branch Joubert de la Bastide du Repaire since 1731
CHÂTEAUNEUF Bretagne 35 1702 de Beringhen Name change 1746 changed name to la VIEUVILLE
CHÂTEAUNEUF-la-FORÊT Limousin 87 1615 de Pierrebuffière Extinct 1820
CHÂTEAUNEUF(-le-CHARBONNIER) Provence 04 1727 de Meyronnet-Châteauneuf Extinct 1913
CHÂTEUNEUF(-le-ROUGE) Provence 13 1723 de Gautier de Gironton Extinct
CHÂTEAUNEUF(-sur-CHER) Berry 18 c1630 de l'Aubespine-Châteauneuf Extinct 1861
CHÂTEAUNEUF(-sur-CHER) Berry 18 1681 Colbert Extinct 1861 confirmation of the previous title
CHÂTEAUNEUF(-sur-LOIRE) Orléanais 45 1671 Phélypeaux de la Vrillière Extant temporarily duchy de la VRILLIÈRE 1770-77, then reverted to marquisate; held by royal house of d'Orléans since 1793 as heirs to de Bourbon-Penthièvre
CHÂTEAUNEUF(-sur-LOIRE) Orléanais 45 1715 Phélypeaux de la Vrillière Extant confirmation of the previous title
CHÂTEAUNEUF(-sur-SARTHE) Anjou 49 1750 Amelot de Chaillou Extinct 1832
CHÂTEAU-RENARD Provence 13 Louis XIV Aimar d'Albi Extinct 1849
CHÂTEAU-RENAUD Bourgogne 71 1752 de Mailly de Châteaurenaud Extinct 1819
CHÂTEAURENAULT Touraine 37 1620 de Rousselet Extinct 1793
CHÂTEAURENAULT Touraine 37 1704 de Rousselet Extinct 1793 confirmation of the previous title
CHÂTEAURENAULT Touraine 37 1752 d'Estaing de Saillans Extinct 1793 confirmation of the previous title
CHÂTEAUROUX Berry 36 1616 de Bourbon-Condé Duchy 1627
CHÂTEAUVIEUX Dauphiné 05 c1733 d'Armand de Châteauvieux Extant probably courtesy title
CHÂTEAUVIEUX Savoie 74 1785 Lullin de Châteauvieux Extinct 1850
CHÂTELAILLON Aunis 17 c1725 Green de Saint-Marsault Extant maybe courtesy title; former principality
le CHÂTELET Bretagne 35 1682 Hay du Châtelet Extinct 1985
le CHÂTELET Lorraine 88 c1625 du Châtelet-Thon Extant raised by the duc de Lorraine; held by de Laborde
le CHÂTELLIER(-le-FORT) Touraine 37 1640 de Pierrebuffière Extant held by de Voyer d'Argenson since 1750
CHÂTENOIS Franche-Comté 70 1705 de Saint-Mauris de Châtenois Extinct 1910
CHAUMONT Savoie 74 1681 Deschamps Extinct 19__ raised by the duc de Savoie
CHAUSSIN Bourgogne 39 1573 de Lorraine-Mercœur Barony 1602 reverted to barony
CHAUSSIN Bourgogne 39 1692 de Bourbon-Condé Extinct raised a second time
CHAUSSIN Bourgogne 39 1724 de Bourbon-Condé Extinct confirmation of previous title
CHAUSSIN Bourgogne 39 1766 de Poly Extinct confirmation of previous title
CHAVAGNAC Auvergne 15 1720 de Chavagnac Extant
CHEF-BOUTONNE Poitou 79 1713 Phélypeaux de Pontchartrain Extinct 1794
CHEF-BOUTONNE Poitou 79 1742 Roujault Extinct 1794 confirmation of previous title
CHEFFONTAINES Bretagne 29 1766 de Penfentenio de Cheffontaines Extant
CHENON Angoumois 16 c1775 Desmier de Chenon Extant probably courtesy title
CHÉRISEY Lorraine 57 c1720 de Chérisey Extant raised by the duc de Lorraine
CHERVAL Périgord 24 c1780 de Lagéard de Cherval Extinct 1855 probably courtesy title
la CHESNELAYE Bretagne 35 1641 de Romilley Extinct 1823
la CHÉTARDIE Angoumois 16 Louis XIV Trotti de la Chétardie Extinct maybe courtesy title
la CHEVALERIE Poitou 79 1788 Aymer de la Chevalerie Extant probably courtsey title
CHEVRIÈRES Dauphiné 38 1682 de la Croix de Chevrières Extinct 1903
CHIGNIN Savoie 73 ? ? Extinct 1794
CHILLY Île-de-France 91 1624 Coëffier d'Effiat Extant held by the princes of Monaco since 1777
CHOISINET Gévaudan 48 c1650 de la Tour de Bains-Saint-Vidal Extinct
CHOISY(-aux-LOGES) Orléanais 45 1599 de l'Hôpital-Choisy Duchy 1646 raised to duchy de BELLEGARDE; later reverted to marquisate but kept new name
CHOLET Anjou 49 c1630 Barjot de Moussy Extinct 1839
CHOLET Anjou 49 1677 Colbert de Maulévrier Extinct 1839 confirmation of previous title
CINGÉ Touraine 37 c1670 de Crevant-Cingé Extinct 1826
CINQ-MARS(-la-PILE) Touraine 37 c1638 Coëffier de Ruzé d'Effiat Extant one source state c1630; held by d'Albert de Luynes since 1768
CIPIÈRES Nice 06 Louis XIV Bouthillier de Chavigny Extant held by de Marc-Tripoli de Panisse-Passis since 1740
CIRCÉ Poitou 79 1663 Foucher de Circé Extinct 1917
CIREY-sur-BLAISE Champagne 52 mid 16__ du Châtelet-Pierrefitte Duchy 1777 raised to duchy du CHÂTELET
CIVRAC Guyenne 33 1647 de Durfort-Civrac Extinct 1884
CLAIRAN Languedoc 30 1668 d'Airebaudouse Extant Held by St.Aubin d'Ancey
CLAIRVAUX Franche-Comté 39 early 17__ de Bauffremont-Scey Extant
CLAM Aunis 17 ? ? Extant held by Mercier du Paty since 1721
CLAUSONNETTE Languedoc 30 c1770 de Roques de Clausonnette Extinct 1870 probably courtesy title
CLÈRES Normandie 76 1651 de Presteval Extinct 1793
CLERMONT-d'ENTRAGUES Agenais 47 1617 de Balsac d'Entragues Extinct
CLERVAUX Poitou 86 1620 d'Aumont-Villequier Extant held by de Chérade de Montbron since 1704
CLERVAUX Poitou 86 1766 de Chérade de Montbron Extant confirmation of previous title
CLUSES Savoie 74 1700 Martin du Fresnoy Extinct 1824 raised by the duc de Savoie
CODOLET Languedoc 30 1622 d'Ancezune-Cadart Extinct 1865
COËTANFAO Bretagne 56 c1710 de Kerhoent-Coëtanfao Extinct 18__
COËTLOGON Bretagne 22 1622 de Coëtlogon Extant held by de Carné-Trécesson since 1740
COËTMADEUC Bretagne 56 Louis XIV de Lopriac Extinct 1794 uncertain marquisate
COËTMEUR Bretagne 29 1593 de Tournemine Extant held by de Rohan-Chabot
COËTQUEN Bretagne 22 1575 de Coëtquen Extinct 1838
COEUVRES Picardie 02 1585 d'Estrées Extinct 1888 maybe confirmation of earlier title of c1560; raised to duchy d'ESTRÉES 1648-1737 and 1763–71
COISLIN Bretagne 44 1634 du Cambout de Coislin Extinct 1887 raised to duchy 1663-1732
COISLIN Bretagne 44 1656 du Cambout de Coislin Extinct 1887 confirmation of previous title
COLIGNY-le-VIEIL Franche-Comté 39 1617 de Coligny-Châtillon Extant held by de Pillot de Chenecey since 1747
COLIGNY-le-VIEIL Franche-Comté 39 1718 von Sandersleben Extant confirmation of previous title
COLIGNY-le-VIEIL Franche-Comté 39 1747 de Pillot de Chenecey Extant confirmation of previous title
COLLEVILLE(-sur-MER) Normandie 14 Louis XV de Marguerye Extinct 1947 uncertain marquisat
COLOMBIERS Touraine 37 1619 le Breton de Villandry Name change 1639 changed name to VILLANDRY
COMBRONDE Auvergne 63 1564 du Puy-du-Fou Extinct 1797 raised by brevet royal
COMBRONDE Auvergne 63 1637 du Puy-du-Fou Extinct 1797 confirmation of previous title
COMBRONDE Auvergne 63 Louis XVI de Capony Extinct 1797 confirmation of previous title
COMEIRAS Languedoc 30 c1759 Delpuech de Comeiras Extant probably courtesy title
COMPIÈGNE Champagne 77 1640 Dupont de Compiègne Extant raised by brevet royal
CONFLANS Savoie 73 1621 de Watteville de Joux Principality 1769 raised by the duc de Savoie
CONROS Auvergne 15 Louis XIV de Saint-Martial Extinct 1838 uncertain marquisate
CONS-la-GRANDVILLE Lorraine 54 1719 de Lambertye Extant raised by the duc de Lorraine
CONSTANT-de-REBECQUE Artois 62 1578 de Constant Extant Initially created as a barony c1100 by Ferrand de Flandres, confirmed in a document dated 17 June 1578
CONTY Picardie 80 1557 de Bourbon-Condé Extinct 1839 raised to principality 1588-1628
COPPOLA Comtat-Venaissin 84 1755 de Gaudemaris Extant papal titel
CORBEAU-de-VAULSERRE Dauphiné 38 1751 de Corbeau de Vaulserre Extinct 1976
COSNAC Limousin 19 c1650 de Cosnac Extant probably early courtesy title
la COSTE Bretagne 22 mid 16__ du Gouray Extinct 1831
la COSTE Bretagne 22 1720 Andrault de Langeron Extinct 1831 confirmation of the previous title
la COSTE-MESSELIÈRE Poitou 86 c1695 Frotier de la Coste-Messelière Extant uncertain marquisat
COUBLANS Champagne 52 1547 d'Anglure Extinct
COUCY Picardie 02 1668 d'Orléans Extant part of the apanage of the duc d'Orléans
le COUDRAY-MONTPENSIER Touraine 37 c1640 d'Escoubleau du Coudray Extinct 1920 uncertain marquisate
la COUDRAYE Poitou 85 c1760 de Loynes de la Coudraye Extant probably courtesy title; inherited by le Bailly de la Falaise 1876
COUDRÉE Savoie 74 1655 d'Allinges Extinct 1840 raised by the duc de Savoie :fr:Maison de Savoie
COUHÉ-VÉRAC Poitou 86 1652 de Saint-Georges de Vérac Extinct 1858
COUPIGNY Normandie 27 Henri IV du Quesnel de Coupigny Extinct
COURBONS Provence 04 1646 Grimaldi de Cagnes Extinct 1850
COURBONS Provence 04 1677 de Brancas-Rochefort Extinct 1850 confirmation of the previous title
COURBONS Provence 04 1717 de Roux de Gaubert Extinct 1850 confirmation of the previous title
COURCELLES Maine 72 1667 de Champlais Extinct 1898
COURCENAY Berry 36 1739 de Boisé de Courcenay Extant probably courtesy title
COURCIVAL Maine 72 c1770 Stellaye de Baigneux de Courcival Extant probably courtesy title
COURCY-aux-LOGES Orléanais 45 1681 de Bullion-Courcy Extant held by the Roussel de Courcy since 174_
COURCY-aux-LOGES Orléanais 45 1749 Roussel de Courcy Extant confirmation of the previous title
COURSEULLES Champagne 89 1661 de Courseulles du Han Extant
COURTANVAUX Maine 72 1609 de Souvré Extant held by de Montesquiou-Fezensac d'Artagnan since 1781
COURTEBOURNE Artois 62 1671 de Calonne de Courtebourne Extinct 1887
COURTEMANCHE Maine 72 Louis XV le Maire de Courtemanche Extinct 1877 probably courtesy title
COURTIVRON Bourgogne 21 1698 le Compasseur de Créqui-Montfort Extant
COURTOMER Normandie 61 1620 (Simon) de Saint-Simon Extinct 1816
COURVILLE Chartrain 28 1656 de Béthune-Sully Extinct 1970
COUTURELLE Artois 62 1759 Boudart de Couturelle Extinct 1840
CRAMAYEL Île-de-France 77 1772 Fontaine de Cramayel Extinct 1982
CRAMBES Rouergue 12 mid 17__ d'Aiguy de Crambes Extinct 19__ uncertain marquisate
CRAON Lorraine 54 1712 de Beauvau-Craon Name change 1767 raised by the duc de Lorraine; changed name to marquisat de CROISMARE
CRAON Lorraine 54 1768 de Beauvau-Craon Extinct 1982 based on earlier marquisat de HAROUÉ
CRÉNAN Bretagne 22 1685 de Perrien de Crénan Extinct 1836
CRÉNAY Normandie 50 c1720 de Poilvilain de Crénay Extinct 1857 maybe courtesy title
CRÉNOLLE Bretagne 22 1779 de Quengo de Crénolle Extant held by branch de Quengo de Tonquedec since 1829
CRÉQUY Picardie 62 Louis XIV de Blanchefort-Créquy Extinct 1794
CRÈVECOEUR Picardie 60 c1650 Gouffier de Bonnivet Extant held by de la Rochefoucauld-Liancourt
Duc de La Rochefoucauld
The title of Duke de La Rochefoucauld was a French peerage, one of most famous families of French nobility, whose origins go back to lord Rochefoucauld in Charente of the 10th Century - 11th Century...

 since 1764
CRÈVECOEUR Picardie 60 1696 de Hanivel de Mannevillette Extant confirmation of the previous title
CRILLON Comtat-Venaissin 84 late 16__ de Berton de Balbes duchy 1725
CROISMARE Lorraine 54 1767 de Croismare Extinct 1842 earlier marquisate de CRAON
CROMIÈRES Limousin 87 Louis XV de Bermondet Extant uncertain marquisate
CROS Limousin 87 c1675 de Brettes Extant uncertain marquisate (now title marquis de BRETTES)
CRUZY(-le-CHÂTEL) Bourgogne 89 1620 de Clermont-Tonnerre Extinct 1844
CUCÉ Bretagne 35 1643 de Bourgneuf Extinct 1794
CUMOND Périgord 24 Louis XV d'Arlot de Cumond Extant
CURTON Guyenne 33 1563 de Chabannes-Curton Extant oldest marquisate continuously held by same family

D

Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
DAMMARTIN Champagne 52 1719 de Rose-Dammartin Extinct 1846 alias marquisat de ROSE-DAMMARTIN
DAMPIERRE Champagne 10 1645 Picot de Dampierre Extinct 1871
DAMPIERRE(-en-BURLY) Orléanais 45 1616 de Cugnac de Dampierre Extinct 1882
DAMPIERRE(-le-VIEIL) Champagne 51 1649 de l'Aubespine Extinct
DANGEAU Chartrain 28 c1665 de Courcillon-Dangeau Extinct 1802
les DEFFENDS Poitou 86 1585 Gouffier de Bonnivet Extinct
DESTILLY Touraine 37 1667 de Valory de Destilly Extinct 1898
la DEVÈZE Languedoc 34 Louis XIV de Clerc de la Devèze Extinct 1892 uncertain marquisate
DINTEVILLE Champagne 51 c1635 de Bussy-Brion Extinct 1828
DINTEVILLE Champagne 51 1647 le Goux de la Berchère Extinct 1828 confirmation of the previous title
DINTEVILLE Champagne 51 1703 le Brun de Dinteville Extinct 1828 confirmation of the previous title
DION-MALFIANCE Artois 62 1787 de Dion de Wandonne Extinct 1826
DOLOMIEU Dauphiné 38 1688 de Gratet de Dolomieu Extinct 1843
DORMANS Champagne 51 1671 de Broglie Extinct 1830
la DOUZE Périgord 24 1615 d'Abzac de la Douze Extant held by du Cheyron de Beaumont (d'Abzac) since 1943 through adoption
DRÉE Bourgogne 71 1767 de Drée Extant
DROMESNIL Picardie 80 1676 de Hallencourt-Dromesnil Extinct 1889
DUNES Agenais 82 1713 de la Chabanne Extinct 1907
DURAS Agenais 47 1609 de Durfort-Duras Duchy 1668
DURFORT Languedoc 30 c1715 de Génas Extant held by de Cadolle since 1737

E

Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
ECHAUFFOUR Normandie 61 1648 Erard-le Gris Extinct
ECQUEVILLY Île-de-France 78 1724 Hennequin d'Ecquevilly Extinct 1870 named after the previous marquisate
ECQUEVILLY Normandie ? c1680 Hennequin d'Ecquevilly Extinct or in Picardie (Beauvaisis)?
EFFIAT Auvergne 63 1627 Coëffier de Ruzé Extinct 1924
ÉGUILLY Bourgogne 21 1763 de Mac-Mahon Extant
ÉIRRON Normandie 50 1738 de Jendernai-Eirron Extant heir apparent is known by the subsidiary title of Comte de Mountstuart or Viscomte Jendernai
ELBEUF Normandie 76 1554 de Lorraine-Elbeuf Duchy 1581
ENTRECASTEAUX Provence 83 1676 de Castellane-Adhémar de Monteil Extinct 1793
ENTRECASTEAUX Provence 83 1714 de Bruny d'Entrecasteaux Extinct 1793 confirmation of the previous title
ÉPOISSES Bourgogne 21 1613 d'Ancienville de Bourdillon Extant held by de Pechpeyrou-Comminges de Guitaut since 1661
EQUIRRE Artois 62 1712 de Partz de Pressy Extinct 1974
ESCLIGNAC Armagnac 32 early 17__ de Preissac d'Esclignac Duchy 1787
ESPAGNY Picardie 80 mid 16__ Gouffier d'Espagny Extinct 19xx
ESPARRON Dauphiné 05 1651 de Simiane-Esparron Extinct 1805
ESPARRON Provence 04 1703 de Castellane-Esparron Extant held by the branche de Castellane-Novejan since 1790
ESPEUILLES Nivernais 58 c1680 de Jaucourt Extant held by Viel de Lunas since 17__
ESPEUILLES Nivernais 58 1705 Girard d'Espeuilles Extant confirmation of the previous title
ESPIÉS Picardie 60 1655 de Cossart d'Espiés Extant raised through brevet royal
ESPINAY Bretagne 35 1575 d'Espinay Extinct 1848
ESPINOUSE Provence 04 1651 de Coriolis d'Espinouse Extant
ESTIAU Anjou 49 Louis XIII d'Estampes-Valencay Extinct 1916 alias ETIAU
ESTIAU Anjou 49 1702 Croiset d'Estiau Extinct 1916 confirmation of the previous title
ESTISSAC Périgord 24 mid 16__ de Roye de la Rochefoucauld Duchy 1737
ESTOUBLON Provence 04 1664 de Grille d'Estoublon Extinct 1924 certain sources state 1674
ESTOURMEL Hainaut 59 c1680 (Créton) d'Estourmel Extinct 1978
ÉVERLY Île-de-France 77 1626 de la Vallée-Fossez Extinct 1875
ÉVRY-les-CHÂTEAUX Île-de-France 77 1724 Brunet d'Évry Extant

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Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
FALLETANS Franche-Comté 25 1712 de Falletans Extinct 1848
la FARE Languedoc 30 1646 de la Fare-Monclar Extinct 1828
la FARE Languedoc 30 1754 de la Fare-Vénéjan Extant
la FARE Languedoc 30 1767 de la Fare-Vénéjan Extant Confirmation of the previous title
la FARE Provence 13 1768 Ruffo-Bonneval de la Fare Extant
la FARE Provence 13 1787 Ruffo-Bonneval de la Fare Extant Confirmation of the previous title
FAUDOAS Languedoc 82 1650 de Rochechouart-Barbazan d'Astarac Extinct 1791
le FAULIN Nivernais 89 mid 16__ le Bourgoing du Faulin Extinct? uncertain marquisate
FAULQUEMONT Lorraine 57 1629 de Haraucourt Extinct 1793 by the duc de Lorraine
FAVERGES Savoie 74 1644 Milliet de Faverges Extant by the duc de Savoie
la FAYETTE Auvergne 63 c1690 du Motier de la Fayette
La Fayette family
Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette married Marie Adrienne Françoise de Noailles , the daughter of Jean-Paul-François, 5th duc de Noailles, and Henriette d'Aguesseau...

Extinct 1890
FAYOLLE Périgord 24 1724 de Fayolle Extant
FAYOLLE Poitou 86 1775 du Rousseau de Fayolle Extant probably courtesy title
FENOYL Lyonnais 69 1720 de Fenoyl Extant held by de Gayardon since 1724
FERNOËL Auvergne 63 1721 de Veyny d'Arbouze de Marcillac Extant held by de Boisé de Courcenay since 1764
FÉROLLES Poitou 79 Louis XIV de la Ville de Férolles Extinct 1862 uncertain marquisate
FERRIÈRES Quercy 46 1723 du Bruelh Extinct 1822
FERRIÈRES-en-BRIE Île-de-France 77 1600 de Marillac Extinct
FERRIÈRES-en-BRIE Île-de-France 77 1692 de Labriffe Extinct Confirmation of the previous title
FERRIÈRES-le-MAISTRE Picardie 60 1665 le Maistre de Ferrières Extinct c1820
la FERRONAYS Bretagne 29 1756 de Ferron de la Ferronays Extinct 1944 Probably only courtesy title
la FERTÉ-BEAUHARNAIS Blésois 41 1756 de Beauharnais Extinct 1974
la FERTÉ-IMBAULT Blésois 41 1651 d'Éstampes Extinct 1828
la FERTÉ-SENNETERRE Orléanais 45 1616 de Senneterre Extinct Duchy between 1665 and 1703; called la FERTÉ-LOWENDAL 1748-57
FERVAQUES Normandie 14 Louis XIV de Bullion Extinct 1871
FEUQUIÈRES Île-de-France 60 1646 de Pas de Feuquières Extant held by de Grasse de Limermont since 1763
FIENNES Flandre 59 1698 de Fiennes Extant held by le Maistre d'Esplechin since 1727
FIENNES Picardie 62 1643 d'Éstampes-Valencay Extinct
FIMARCON Guyenne 32 1503 de Lomagne-Fimarcon Extinct 1873 Second oldest marquisate raised by French king
FLAMANVILLE Normandie 50 1654 Bazan de Flamanville Extinct 1820
FLAMARENS Armagnac 32 c1650 de Grossolles-Flamarens Extinct 1879
FLANDRE Flandre 59, BE 866 comtes de Flandre abandoned 11__ feudal title (border march) used in parallel by counts of FLANDRE
FLAVACOURT Île-de-France 60 1637 de Fouilleuse Extinct 1947
FLAYOSC Provence 83 1678 de Périer de Flayosc Extant held by de Villeneuve-Flayosc since 1697
la FLOCELLIÈRE Poitou 85 1616 de Maillé-Brézé Extinct 1795
la FLOCELLIÈRE Poitou 85 1697 de Puyguyon Extinct 1795 confirmation of the previous title
la FLOCELLIÈRE Poitou 85 1715 de Granges de Surgères Extinct 1795 confirmation of the previous title
FLORESSAS Quercy 46 1704 de Brachet de Floressas Extinct 1924
FOLIN Bourgogne 21 1717 de Folin Extant alias marquisat de VILLECOMTE
FONTENAY Normandie 50 1673 le Berceur de Fontenay Extinct
FONTENAY-MAREUIL Île-de-France 95 1623 du Val de Fontenay-Mareuil Extinct 1794
FONTENAY-TRÉSIGNY Île-de-France 77 1691 le Tonnelier de Breteuil Extant alias marquisat de TRÉSIGNY; held by de Noailles since 1754
FONTENILLES Languedoc 31 1658 de la Roche-Fontenilles Extinct 1930
la FORCE Périgord 24 1609 de Caumont-Castelnau Duchy 1637
FORS Poitou 79 1639 Poussard du Vigean Extinct 1794
FORS Poitou 79 1693 Maboul de Fors Extinct 1794 confirmation of the previous title
FOS Provence 13 1140 de (Marseille-)Fos Extinct feudal marquisate for cadet line of vicomtes de MARSEILLE
FOSSEUSE Île-de-France 60 1772 Thomé Extinct confirmation of earlier marquisat de FOSSEUX
FOSSEUX Île-de-France 60 c1670 de Montmorency-Fosseux Extinct later renamed FOSSEUSE
FOX(-AMPHOUX) Provence 83 1719 d'Albert du Chaîne Extinct?
FOURILLES Bourbonnais 03 1610 de Chauméjéan Extinct 1904
FOURILLES Bourbonnais 03 1648 le Lièvre de la Grange Extinct 1904 confirmation of the previous title
FOURILLES Poitou 86 1662 de Chauméjéan de Fourilles Extinct 1844 named after the earlier marquisate in Bourbonnais
FOURQUEVAUX Languedoc 31 1687 Beccarie de Pavie Extinct 1841
FRANCIÈRES Champagne 52 c1630 de Choiseul-Francières Extinct
FRANCLIEU Bigorre 65 1767 de Pasquier de Franclieu Extant held by the line de Pasquier de Caussade since 1839
FRESNOY Île-de-France 60 1652 de Fresnoy Extant inherited by Renaud d'Avesne des Méloizes 1776
la FRÉZELIÈRE Anjou 53 c1635 Frézeau de la Frézelière Extinct
FROLOIS Lorraine 54 1757 de Ludre-Frolois Extinct 19__ by the duc de Lorraine; alias marquisat de LUDRE-FROLOIS
FROMENTEAU Bretagne 44 1759 Barrin de Fromenteau Extinct 1841
FRONSAC Guyenne 33 1555 d'Albon de Saint-André Duchy 1608
FRONTENAY Franche-Comté 39 1743 de Montrichard Extant alias marquisat de MONTRICHARD
FRUGIE Périgord 24 c1700 d'Arlot de la Coussière Extant held by the line d'Arlot de Cumond since 1753

G

Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
GAILLON Île-de-France 78 c1730 de Vion de Gaillon Extant brevet royal
la GALAISIÈRE Perche 28 1669 de Ryants Extinct 1847
la GALAISIÈRE Perche 28 1734 de Chaumont Extinct 1847 confirmation of the previous title
la GALAISIÈRE Perche 28 1776 d'Aligre Extinct 1847 confirmation of the previous title
la GALISSONIÈRE Bretagne 44 1658 Barrin de la Galissonnière Extinct 1805
la GALISSONIÈRE Bretagne 44 1700 Barrin de la Galissonnière Extinct 1805 confirmation of the previous title
la GALISSONIÈRE Bretagne 44 1760 Barrin des Ruilliers Extinct 1805 confirmation of the previous title
GALLARDON Chartrain 28 1655 de Bullion Extinct 1851 title seems to have been used already c1630 in same family
GALLERANDE Maine 72 1576 de Clermont-Gallerande Extinct 1828 alias marquisat de CLERMONT-GALLERANDE
GALLERANDE Maine 72 1719 de Clermont-Gallerande Extinct 1828 confirmation of the previous title
GAMACHES Picardie 80 1620 Rouault de Gamaches Extinct 1819
GAMBAIS Île-de-France 78 1692 de Nyert Extinct 1793 based on previous marquisate de NEUVILLE
GANDELU Picardie 02 c1640 Potier de Gesvres Extinct 1794
la GARDE-ADHÉMAR Dauphiné 26 1646 Escalin des Aymars Extant held by d'Hugues since 1784
la GARDE(-lès-GRASSE) Provence 06 1691 de Thomas de la Valette Extant held by de la Marck-Tripoli de Panisse-Passis since 1741
la GARDE(-lès-GRASSE) Provence 06 1743 de la Marck-Tripoli de Panisse-Passis Extant confirmation of the previous title
la GARNACHE Poitou 85 Louis XIII de Rohan Extant held by de l'Estourbeillon since 178_
la GARNACHE Poitou 85 1652 de Guénégaud Extant confirmation of the previous title
GAUDIÈS Languedoc 11 1596 de Lévis d'Audou Extinct 1870
GAVAUDUN Agenais 47 c1670 d'Auray de Brie Extinct 1796
GENLIS Picardie 02 1645 Brulart de Genlis Duchy 1774 raised to duchy de VILLEQUIER
GENLIS Picardie 02 1736 Brulart de Genlis confirmation of the previous title
GERBÉVILLER Lorraine 54 1621 de Tornielle Extant raised by the duc de Lorraine; held by de Lambertye since 1725
GERMIGNY Bourbonnais 18 1708 Frézeau de la Frézelière Extinct?
la GERVAISIS Bretagne 29 1765 Magon de la Gervaisis Extinct 1884
GESVRES Maine 53 1643 Potier de Gesvres Extinct 1793
GEX Bugey 01 1515 de Savoie Extinct 1789 raised by the duc de Savoie; held by the crown since 1601
GIVRY(-en-ARGONNE) Champagne 51 1653 du Bois de Fiennes Extinct
GIZEUX Touraine 37 1750 Grand'homme Extant held by de Contades since 1786 (inheritance)
GONDRIN Armagnac 32 mid 16__ de Pardaillan de Gondrin Extinct?
GORDES Provence 84 1615 de Simiane de Gordes Extinct 1830
GORZE Bourgogne 71 1707 de Berthet Extant held by Bernard de la Vernette since 1776
GOTHIE Languedoc 11/34/66 759 King of the Visigoths Dissolved 1271 feudal marquisate (border march); later secondary title once integrated into county of TOULOUSE and after the latters integration into France finally definititely abandoned/dissolved
GOULAINE Bretagne 44 1610 de Goulaine Extinct 1858 raised by brevet royal
GOULAINE Bretagne 44 1621 de Goulaine Extinct 1858 confirmation of the previous title
GOUPILLIÈRES Île-de-France 78 1678 le Cocq de Goupillières Extinct 1841
GOURNAY Picardie 60 1693 Amelot de Gournay Extinct
GOURNAY Picardie 60 1720 de la Varenne Extinct confirmation of the previous title
GOUSSAINVILLE Île-de-France 95 1645 de Nicolaï-Goussainville Extant
les GOUTTES Bourbonnais 03 c1750 de Charry des Gouttes Extinct 1795 probably only courtesy title
GOUVERNET Dauphiné 26 Louis XIII de la Tour-du-Pin-Gouvernet Extant
GRANDCHAMP Bourgogne 89 Louis XV de Jordy Extinct c1800
la GRANGE-le-ROI Île-de-France 77 1659 le Lièvre de la Grange Extinct 1904
GRANGUES Normandie 14 mid 17__ Daniel d'Eurville Extinct 1876 probably courtesy title
GRAS Vivarais 07 1750 de Serres de Gras Extinct 1804
GRAVESON Provence 13 1400 de Graveson Extinct 18__ marquisate only mentioned by Boucher de Perthes but title defintely used in the 1600-
GRAVESON Provence 13 1718 de Clémens de Graveson Extinct 18__ confirmation of the previous title (or first formal erection into marquisate?)
GRAVILLE Normandie 76 1611 de Brancas-Villars Extinct 1792 personal property of the king from 1771
GRÉMONVILLE Normandie 76 1695 Bretel de Grémonville Extinct 1825
GRÉNÉDAN Bretagne 22 1743 du Plessis-Mauron de Grénédan Extant
GRÉOUX Provence 04 1702 d'Audiffret Extinct
GRÉSIGNAC Périgord 24 1655 de Lageard de Grésignac Extinct 18__
GRÉSY Savoie 73 1669 Cisa-Asinari de Grésy Extant raised by the duc de Savoie
GRIGNON Île-de-France 78 1651 de Bellièvre Extant held by de Galard de Béarn de Brassac since 1769 (marriage)
GRIGNY Artois 62 1690 de Bassecourt Extinct 1855 Spanish title
GRIGNY Artois 62 1705 de Salperwick Extinct 1855 (French) confirmation of the previous title
GRIMAUD Provence 83 1627 Allard des Pins Extinct 1796 certain sources state raised instead for wife of Esprit Allard, Marie de la Baume-Montrevel (of much higher noble rank than her husband)
GROSBOIS Île-de-France 94 1734 de Chauvelin Extinct 1824 held by the comte de Provence, future king Louis XVIII from 1776
la GROYE Poitou 86 1661 d'Aloigny de la Groye Extant original family (extinct 1868 in its last branche) kept right to title marquis after marquisate sold 1691; held by le François des Courtils since 1776 (marriage)
la GROYE Poitou 86 1722 de la Roche-Céry Extant confirmation of the previous title
GUÉ-PÉAN Blésois 41 c1770 Amelot de Châteauneuf Extinct 1832 probably courtesy title
GUER Bretagne 56 1688 de Marnière de Guer Extinct 1923
la GUERCHE Anjou 49 1701 Barrin de la Gallissonnière Extinct 1828 possibly confirmation of earlier title of mid 1600-
la GUERCHE Bretagne 44 1682 de Bruc de Montplaisir Extinct 1810
GUERCHEVILLE Île-de-France 77 1594 de Pons Extant held by Guyon de Guercheville since 1732 (purchase)
GUERCHY Bourgogne 89 mid 16__ de Régnier de Guerchy Extinct 1832
GUERMANTES Île-de-France 77 Louis XV le Prondre de Guermantes Extinct 1805
GUISCARD(-MAGNY) Picardie 60 1703 de Guiscard Extinct 1949 one of the titles still used by the princes of MONACO though formally extinct with de Goyon-Matignon
GUISCARD(-MAGNY) Picardie 60 1776 d'Aumont-Villequier Extinct 1949 confirmation of the previous title
GYÉ Champagne 10 ? ? Extinct alias GIÉ

H

Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
HANTECOURT Picardie 80 c1770 Vincent d'Hantecourt Extinct 1912 probably courtesy title
HAROUÉ Lorraine 54 1623 de Bassompierre Name change 1768 Changed name into marquisat de CRAON
HAUCOURT Picardie 60 Louis XIV de Mailly-Haucourt Extant
HAUTERIVE Agenais 47 17__ de Raffin d'Hauterive Extinct?
HAUTERIVE Berry 18 Louis XIII de l'Aubespine Extinct
HAUTPOUL-FÉLINES Languedoc 34 1734 d'Hautpoul de Félines Extinct 1865
HAVRINCOURT Artois 62 1693 de Cardevac d'Havrincourt Extant
la HAYE-du-PUITS Normandie 50 1658 Davy d'Amfreville Name change 1776 merged with marquisat de la SALLE and changed name to CAILLEBOT-la-SALLE
HEILLY Picardie 80 c1621 Gouffier d'Heilly Extinct 1949
HEM Flandre 59 1660 Vilain de Gand Extinct 1818 Spanish title
HERBAULT Blésois 41 1723 Dodun d'Herbault Extinct 1963 one of very few marquisates-pairies
HERBAULT Blésois 41 1743 de Devezeaux de Rancougne Extinct 1963 confirmation of the previous title; later styled marquis de RANCOUGNE
HÉRICOURT Artois 62 1779 de Servins d'Héricourt Extinct 1917
HESDIGNEUL Artois 62 1673 de Béthune des Planques Extant
HESMOND Artois 62 c1696 de Créqui-Hesmond Extinct 1801 alias HÉMONT
HEUCHIN Artois 62 1691 de Croix Extant
HEUDICOURT Lorraine 54 1737 Sublet d'Heudicourt Extant by the duc de Lorraine; named after the earlier marquisate in Normandy
HEUDICOURT Normandie 27 1666 Sublet d'Heudicourt Extinct 1804
HOCQUEVILLE Normandie 76 1654 de Becdelièvre Extinct in reality part of the marquisate of QUEVILLY but title used separately
HOCQUINCOURT Picardie 80 Louis XIII de Monchy-Hocquincourt Extinct
HOUDANCOURT Île-de-France 60 mid 16__ de la Mothe-Houdancourt Extinct
HOUDETOT Normandie 76 1724 de Houdetot Extant
HUMIÈRES Artois 62 late 15__ d'Humières Extinct 1867
HURIEL-BARTILLAT Bourbonnais 03 1744 Jehannot de Bartillat Extant

I

Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
les ÎLES-d'OR Provence 83 1531 d'Ornessan Extinct 1783 Reverted to seigneurie when sold
les ÎLES-d'OR Provence 83 1552 de Luetz d'Aramon Extinct 1783 confirmation of the previous title
les ÎLES-d'OR Provence 83 1624 de Gondi-Retz Extinct 1783 confirmation of the previous title
ILLIERS Chartrain 28 Henri IV de Daillon du Lude Extant belongs to Patas de Mesliers since 1781 (acquisition)
ILLIERS Chartrain 28 1714 Phélypeaux Extant confirmation of the previous title
IMÉCOURT Champagne 08 c1700 de Vassinhac d'Imécourt Extant
IRANDA Navarre 64 1769 d'Aragorry Extant Spanish title; inherited by d'Arcangues 1818
IRANDA Navarre 64 1783 d'Aragorry Extant French confirmation
l'ISLE-BOUZON Armagnac 32 late 16__ de Galard de l'Isle Extinct 1928
l'ISLE-JOURDAIN Poitou 86 Louis XIII de la Béraudière Extinct Some sources state raised in the 1500-
l'ISLE-sous-MONTRÉAL Champagne 89 17__ de Mailly-Nesle Extant sold to de Bertier de Sauvigny but title not used
ISLES Champagne 10 1547 de (la Marck-)Clèves Duchy 1665 also called marquisate d'ISLE-AUMONT before being raised to duchy d'AUMONT
IVRY Bourgogne 21 1776 Richard de Curtil Extant

J

Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
JALESNES Anjou 49 1634 de Jalesnes Extinct 1916
JANSON Provence 83 1626 de Forbin-Janson Extinct 1906
JAQUOT-d'ANDELARRE Franche-Comté 70 1777 de Jaquot d'Andalarre Extant earlier marquisat d'ANDELARRE
JARZÉ Anjou 49 1615 du Plessis de la Roche-Pichemer Extinct 1901
JARZÉ Anjou 49 1694 du Plessis de la Roche-Pichemer Extinct 1901 confirmation of the previous title
JARZÉ Anjou 49 1781 de Foucault de Jarzé Extinct 1901 confirmation of the previous title
JAVON Comtat-Venaissin 84 1690 de Baroncelli-Javon Extant Papal title
JOCAS Comtat-Venaissin 84 1772 de Brassier de Jocas Extant Papal title
la JONQUIÈRE Albigeois 81 1711 de Taffanel de la Jonquière Extant alias 1748?
JOUFFROY-d'ABBANS Franche-Comté 25 1707 de Jouffroy d'Abbans Extant alias marquisat d'ABBANS
JOUQUES Provence 13 c1702 d'Arbaud de Jouques Extinct 1876 uncertain marquisate
JOVYAC Vivarais 07 c1700 d'Hilaire de Tholon de Sainte-Jaille Extinct c1895 uncertain marquisate
JUCOVILLE Normandie 14 1736 de Faoucq Extant inherited by de Cussy 1762 (now styled marquis de CUSSY)
JUIGNÉ Maine 72 1762 le Clerc de Juigné Extinct 1951
JUMILHAC Périgord 24 1655 Chapelle de Jumilhac Extinct 1980

K

Marquisate Province Department Time of Creation Receiving family Current status Comments
KERJEAN Bretagne 29 1618 Barbier de Kerjean Extinct 1794
KERNIER Bretagne 22 1783 le Cardinal de Kernier Extant raised by brevet royale but maybe used earlier
KEROÜARTZ Bretagne 29 early 17__ de Keroüartz Extant
KERVÉNO Bretagne 56 1624 de Kervéno Extant alias KERMÉNO; held by de Lambilly since 1734 (acquisition)

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