Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves
Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves was a French aristocrat, landowner and public official.
in Aix-en-ProvenceEarly life
Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves was born in 1648 in Tourves. His father, Jean-Baptiste de Valbelle de Tourves, was an Advisor to the Parliament of Aix-en-Provence. His mother was Anne de Vintimille d'Ollioules, daughter of Madelon de Vintimille d'Ollouilles and Louise de Coriolis. One of his maternal grandfathers, Laurent de Coriolis de Corbières, served as President a mortier of the Parliament of Aix-en-Provence in 1600.
In 1655, when he was only seven years old, the Hôtel de Valbelle, a listed hôtel particulier located at 22 Rue Mignet in Aix-en-Provence, was built for him.Career
He served as Président à mortier of the Parliament of Aix-en-Provence in 1686.
In 1695, he inherited the marquisate of Tourves from his late father. Additionally, he inherited the county of Sainte-Tulle and the baronetcy of La Tour, as well as the lordship of Saint-Symphorien, Bevons, Seissons, Guillet and Rougiers.Personal life
In 1674, he married Gabrielle de Brancas de Forcalquier, daughter of Honoré de Brancas de Forcalquier and Françoise de Cambis. They had three sons:
He died on 15 July 1722 in Aix-en-Provence.
