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Graphical element Graphical element Letter granting nobility to Robert Giffard de Moncel, March 1658
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Graphical element Graphical element This parchment from the King of France grants Robert Giffard de Moncel (circa 1589-1668) and his descendants the status of noble, in recognition of his “commendable virtues and qualities.” As in France, colonial society granted higher status to the nobility. Military officers were well represented, but seigneurs and merchants were also found among the nobility. Eleven Canadians received letters of nobility, and several other nobles left their names stamped on the St. Lawrence Valley: Berthier, Blainville, Repentigny, Sorel, Varennes, Vaudreuil and Verchères.
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Graphical element Graphical element King Louis XIV
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Graphical element Graphical element March 1658
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Letter granting nobility to Robert Giffard de Moncel, March 1658
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