Origins
Because these noblemen, especially the judges, had often studied at a university, they were called Nobles of the Robe after the robes or gowns that scholars wore, especially at commencement ceremonies. Originally given out as rewards for services to the king, the offices becameThe Enlightenment and the French Revolution
Nobles of the Robe played key roles in the French Enlightenment. The most famous,See also
* Law lord * ParlementNotes
Further reading
* Ford, Franklin L. ''Robe and sword: the regrouping of the French aristocracy after Louis XIV'' (Harvard U.P. 1953)External links