The Marbot family ( / m ɑːr ˈ b oʊ / mar- BOH , French: [maʁbo] ) originated from the ancient province of Quercy , near what is now the Corrèze department in south-western France . It is of noble origin, although its members do not precede their names with any title.
2-506: Marbot ( English: / m ɑːr ˈ b oʊ / , French: [maʁbo] ) may refer to: Marbot family members, including: France: Canada: Marbot family Its name is engraved on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris (western pillar, 34th column). The Marbot family rose to prominence in the 17th century, becoming allied to and joining in the society of several important families of
4-554: The Limousin and Quercy provinces. Its members became well established in the professions of commerce and law , which brought them considerable wealth, allowing them to acquire property and live from the income of their estates. It has distinguished itself particularly in the career of arms, providing numerous infantry , cavalry and naval officers to the French Armed Forces , among them three generals . As from
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