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"Remarques sur l'Estat de France" (Hardwick MS 82)
Catalogue reference: HMS/4/39
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This record is a file about the "Remarques sur l'Estat de France" (Hardwick MS 82) dating from n.d. [17th century].
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- HMS/4/39
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Title (The name of the record)
- "Remarques sur l'Estat de France" (Hardwick MS 82)
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Date (When the record was created)
- n.d. [17th century]
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Description (What the record is about)
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This scribal manuscript details the make-up of the estates of France. It details the nature of the monarchy as well as listing aristocratic titles and state offices held and religious offices. It also gives an account of the various provinces. It may be a precursor to "Relation de la cour de France en 1690" written by Ézéchiel Spanheim.
The headings of the text include: "De L'estendue de ce Royaume; Les Duches qui dependent, immediatement de la courome; Le Vicomte de Turene; Archeueches; Du Roy, des Princes de sang et quelques alliances; De Crux de Lorraine; Charles de Luxembourg; Bastards de France; Premiers Officiers de la Couronne; Les Pairs Laics; Cardinaulx Francois; Le Confrils d'Etat et Prince; Le Conseil secret; Le Grand conseil; L'Ordre du Saint Esprit; Monsieurs le Grand Eseuyers; Parlements en France; Le Parlement de Paris; Principaux de la Religion; Professeurs du roy a Paris; Traiete des Finances; Autres Places temis par ceux de la Religion; E'tat des pensions; Principalles rivieres and Traiete des Provinces de France - Comodites et Incomodites."
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Related material (A cross-reference to other related records)
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HMS/4/38 is also a manuscript on the state of France.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- HM/82
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Language (The language of the record)
- French
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 1 volume; 45 folios (90pp)
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Dimensions (The size of the record)
- 213(w) x 338(h) x 11(d) mm
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Sewn folio booklet with decorative ink printed design of angels and patterns across the cover
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/72a12866-4144-433f-8680-426735414855/
Series information
HMS/4
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This record is held at Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
Within the fonds: HMS
Hardwick Manuscripts
Within the series: HMS/4
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"Remarques sur l'Estat de France" (Hardwick MS 82)