Argenson


Argenson, derived from an old hamlet situated in what is now the département of Indre-et-Loire, is the name of a French family which produced some prominent statesmen, soldiers and men of letters. The family's noble affiliation dates from 1374

Principal members

The title of Argenson, in Touraine, was established as a marquisate in January 1700.
  1. 1700–1721 : Marc-René de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, 1st Marquis d'Argenson
  2. 1721–1757 : René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, 2nd Marquis d'Argenson
  3. 1757–1787 : Marc-René de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, 3rd Marquis d'Argenson
  4. 1787–1842 : Marc-René de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, 4th Marquis d'Argenson
  5. 1842–1862 : Charles Marc-René de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, 5th Marquis d'Argenson
  6. 1862–1897 : Marc-René Marie de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, 6th Marquis d'Argenson
  7. 1897–1931 : Maurice Charles Marc-René de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, 7th Marquis d'Argenson
  8. 1931–1975 : Marc-Pierre Aurélien Jean Henri de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, 8th Marquis d'Argenson
  9. 1975–1999 : Marc-René François de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, 9th Marquis d'Argenson
  10. 1999 : Jean-Denis Melchior de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, 10th Marquis d'Argenson,