Du Bellay family

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Place of origin Anjou, France		Estate Château du Bellay

The du Bellay family is a French noble family from the historic Anjou region. Their origins go back to the twelfth century and they lend their name from the grounds of the château du Bellay in Allonnes (Maine-et-Loire department).

Notable members of the family include:

Jean du Bellay (c. 1493-1560), cardinal and diplomat

Guillaume du Bellay (1491-1543), writer and general

Joachim du Bellay (c. 1522-1560), poet

Martin du Bellay (1495–1559), chronicler

References

Du Bellay family Wikipedia

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