La Garde de Chambonas

The marquessate of La Garde de Chambonas is a title held by a French noble family whose origin is located in Auvergne and Gévaudan. The family La Garde is first quoted as holders of a lordship in 1152 and the dignity rank of marquessate in 1683.

The ascertained filiation began in the 14th century. The last marquess died in 1927 and his only son was killed at war in 1918. The name is still borne by the descendants.

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