[MANUSCRIPTS ORDER OF MALTA, PROVENCE AND MISCELLANEOUS]. - Lot 179

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[MANUSCRIPTS ORDER OF MALTA, PROVENCE AND MISCELLANEOUS]. - Lot 179
[MANUSCRIPTS ORDER OF MALTA, PROVENCE AND MISCELLANEOUS]. 2 in-4° volumes in modern blond basane folder and slipcase. Volume I in-4° from the end of the 18th century, worn blue paper boards, approx. 239 pp. (29 pp. Grands prieurs, 22 pp. non chiffrées Commandeurs, 46 pp. non chiffrées Prieurs de St Jean d'Aix, 144 pp. à partir des Juges mages), some wetness that does not affect reading, missing last 3 leaves, with slight loss of text, a few blank leaves in reserve. Volume II in-4°, second half 18th century (except the table, later) 444 pp. (a few blank leaves in reserve), ochre paper boards from the period, worn, second cover missing, some wetness not detrimental to the whole, last quire detached. Volume I: List of grand priors of St Gilles - Commanders and bailiffs of Manosque - Priors of St Jean d'Aix - Magi judges of Provence - Heroism of a woman from Valensole - Consuls and assessors of the city of Aix, procurators of the country of Provence. Along with Toulouse, St Gilles was one of the great priories of the Provence language. The list of Grand Priories begins in 1140 and continues until 1786. Blanks have been preserved to complete the documentation, sometimes in the margins due to lack of space, sometimes in another hand. Commanders and bailiffs. The introduction states that "the establishment that the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem have had in Manosque since the middle of the 12th century is due to the generosity of the Counts of Forcalquier. These religious were called in 1149 and established in the village of St Pierre... The list begins in 1180 and continues until 1784. Priors of St jean d'Aix. Established in the 12th century, from 1241 to 1788. Commandeurs religieux: Established in Aix around 1212 in the church of Ste Catherine or Ste Marie. Numerous other orders are mentioned: Cordeliers, Dominicans, Clarists, Observantins, hosp. St. Eutrope... with dates and places of installation. Magi of Provence from 1238 to 1490 Heroism of a woman from Valensole. This woman's story of Joseph Villaret, consul of this town, whom she saves from hanging. List of consuls and assessors of the city of Aix, procurators of the country of Provence from 1435 to 1789. Volume II: list of constables, chancellors, grand chaplains, admirals, notes on the Duc de Vendôme governor of Provence..., generals of the galleys, all of France, notes on the grand priors of St Gilles, viguiers of Marseille, sires de Baux, lords of Grignan, barons of Sault, barony of Castellane. List of constables from 1060 to 1748, chancellors from 400 to 1727, grand chaplains from 1067 to 1689. Among the generals of the galleys, Leon Strozzi, knight of St. John of Jerusalem. Viguiers from 1213 to 1682. Precious documents by an anonymous scholar. The rich documentation is based on archives and readings, sometimes referenced. Rectifications and corrections, additional notes and additions. The document clearly appears to be first-hand. The cards are accompanied by various comments on events, relations with other seigneuries, genealogical information...AP
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