Transcripts of French Diplomatic Correspondence

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Transcripts, late 17th century, of French diplomatic correspondence relating to Italy, 1605-49, consisting of:

'Lettres et mémoires concernant l'Italie', 1605-34, mainly the correspondence of Philippe de Béthune and Charles Créquy, 1627-34
'Dépêches importantes sur la Paix d'Italie', 1643-4, royal letters mainly to François Fontenay-Mareil, Marquis de Fontenay, and Cardinal Alessandro Bichi
'Lettres de Monsr. Gueffier chargé des affaires du Roy à Rome écrites à Sa Majesté', mainly addressed to H.A. Loménie de Brienne, 1645-9

Dates

17th cent.

Extent

6 shelfmarks

Language of Materials

French

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. French c. 8].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. French c. 8-13

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12961

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Philippe de Béthune, Comte de Selles, was French ambassador in Rome. Charles I de Blanchefort de Créquy, Duc de Lesdiguières (? 1578-1638) was successively commander of the French armies of Piedmont, Savoy and Italy, and French ambassador to Urban VIII and to Venice. François Du Val Fontenay-Mareil, Marquis de Fontenay (? 1594-1665). Cardinal Alessandro Bichi (1596-1657). Henri Auguste Loménie de Brienne (1594-1666) was French Secretary of State.