Anne Pierre d'Harcourt was a French nobleman, notable as a
duke of Harcourt and the fourth
marshal of France
Marshal of France (french: Maréchal de France, plural ') is a French military distinction, rather than a military rank, that is awarded to generals for exceptional achievements. The title has been awarded since 1185, though briefly abolished ( ...
from the
House of Harcourt
The House of Harcourt is a Duchy of Normandy, Norman family, and named after its Fief, seigneurie of Harcourt, Eure, Harcourt in Normandy. Its mottos were "Gesta verbis praeveniant" (Olonde branch), "Gesta verbis praevenient" (Beuvron branch), ...
. He was the son of
Henry d'Harcourt
Henry d'Harcourt (2 April 1654 – 19 October 1718) was a French noble, first Duke of Harcourt, Marshal of France, and extraordinary ambassador to Madrid.
Life
As son of François III d'Harcourt, marquis of Beuvron and Thary-Harcourt, he was a ...
and great grandson of
Abraham de Fabert, both marshals of France.
He married Thérèse Eulalie de Beaupoil de Saint Aulaire and had 5 children, including
François-Henri d'Harcourt.
Anne
Anne, alternatively spelled Ann, is a form of the Latin female given name Anna. This in turn is a representation of the Hebrew Hannah, which means 'favour' or 'grace'. Related names include Annie.
Anne is sometimes used as a male name in the ...
Marshals of France
18th-century peers of France
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