François de Castellane-Ornano-Adhémar de Monteil de Grignan was born in Provençal village of Grignan in 1632. He was the eldest of 11 children. At the death of his father, on August 4, 1668, he inherited the title of Count of Grignan. While still young, he engaged upon a military career. In 1654, he became colonel of the Champagne Regiment. Two years later, he became Captaine-Lieutenant of the soldiers of the Household Cavary of Queen Anne of Austria.
He was married three times, first to Angélique-Claire d'Angennes, daughter of the Marquis de Rambouillet. They had two daughters. Angélique died in 1665. One year later, Grignan married Marie-Angélique du Puy-du-Fou who died shortly after giving birth to a son, who died in infancy. As a 36-year-old twice-widower, he met and fell in love with the 23-year-old daughter of the illustrious Madame de Sévigné, Françoise-Marguerite de Sévigné.
On December 4, 1668, Madame de Sévigné wrote to her cousin Bussy, “At long last, the prettiest girl in France is marrying – not the prettiest boy – but one of the most honest men in the kingdom: he is Monsieur de Grignan.”[1]
Grignan, was indeed remarkably ugly (his ugliness being a frequent family joke), yet tall, graceful, athletic, and charming. He married Mademoiselle de Sévigné in Paris on January 27, 1669. That same year, Louis XIV named Grignan the lieutenant general of the King in Provence. Grignan was thus obliged to leave Paris and return to his family castle in the south of France.
For nearly forty years afterward, he and Madame de Grignan lived an extravagant vice-regal existence in Provence. Every year, he presided at the opening of the Etats at Lambesc, seated on a throne-like chair with the Archbishop of Aix on his right and the Intendant of Provence on his left.
In 1673, Grignan laid siege to the city of Orange, reclaiming the territory for France. Louis XIV upon hearing the news of Grignan's victory, was heard remarking at dinner "Je suis fort content de Grignan (I am very happy with Grignan)."
M. de Grignan died at the age of 83 in an inn on the road from Lambesc to Marseille. He was buried in Marseille in the Chapelle de notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carme
it seems that I made you tens dear harry, please read my input again,all what I have said, such an antique photo from a disposable camera ??? and I mean by antique,a peace that belongs to museum,my regards, Saad.
Ansel Adams is overrated, my dear friend (I apologized if soembody feels ofended :) This is a wonderful capture and an excellent BW conversion, you are very talented jd
Thanks so much Harry, this opa is called BOP by my 4 1/2 year old. As long as I have their love they can call me whatever they like. My last batch of grand kids I raised called me Stannie boy. Glad to see some prime plastic in action. Be well, Stan
Great capture of the village. Tones are wonderful with the lines and shapes of the structures. You did good! Nice to appreciate low tech as well as the new and improved cameras. Was this a prime plastic lens or a kit? I was blessed with a grandson today. Life is good, be well my friend, Stan
(( It was just a plastic camera end plastic lens ))
Cameras are not everything, my dear. How many people have cameras and expensive luxury but do not know how to formulate action and how to be a cadre true picture deal or later .
Extraordinary capture, taking on account the camera you had used.Congratulations. A remarkable composition. By the way, where is Grignan in France? Best wishes, Salvador
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