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Gaston du Fresne de Beaucourt | |
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| Born | 7 June 1833 |
| Died | 22 August 1902 |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Academic work | |
| Notable works | History of Charles VII |
Gaston du Fresne de Beaucourt (7 June 1833 – 22 August 1902) was a French historian, best known for his works on the reign of Charles VII.
Early life and family
[edit]Gaston du Fresne de Beaucourt was the son of Edmond du Fresne de Beaucourt, an officer, and Emma Estièvre de Trémauville. His family, originally from Picardy, shared ancestry with the 17th-century scholar Charles du Fresne du Cange. The family was ennobled through Alexandre Dufresne (1692–1763), a royal secretary who was granted nobility in 1785.[1][dead link] On his maternal side, Beaucourt descended from Bon Albert Briois de Beaumetz, a deputy to the National Constituent Assembly, and banker Georges-Tobie de Thellusson [fr]
He was the first in his family to be known by the title "Marquis de Beaucourt."
Beaucourt married Edith Cardon de Montigny in Saint-Léger-de-Rôtes, Eure, on 30–31 August 1854. She brought the Château de La Mésangère [fr] into the family. They had seven children, including:
- Edmond du Fresne de Beaucourt (1855–1924), a Saint-Cyr graduate and Knight of the Legion of Honour.
- Henri du Fresne de Beaucourt (1858–1915), a Jesuit priest.
- Charles du Fresne de Beaucourt (1868–1904), also a priest.
Education
[edit]Beaucourt attended courses at the École Nationale des Chartes as an auditor.
Career
[edit]His historical research focused on the reign of Charles VII, culminating in a six-volume history of the monarch, which was his principal work. This study was partly motivated by a disagreement with historian Henri Martin, whose critical portrayal of Charles VII Beaucourt sought to challenge. The series earned him the Grand Prix Gobert from the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres twice.
Beaucourt founded or co-founded several scholarly organizations and journals with a Catholic focus:
- Polybiblion: In 1868, Beaucourt founded the Polybiblion journal under the Société Bibliographique, promoting a Christian perspective on global literary and technical publications. The journal continued until 1939.[2][failed verification][3][failed verification]
- Revue des questions historiques: Established in 1866, this historical journal attracted many contributors and remained in publication until 1939.
- Société d'Histoire contemporaine: Co-founded in 1890, with Beaucourt serving as vice-president.
He also presided over organizations such as the Société de l'histoire de France in 1882 and was named honorary president of the Société de l'histoire de Normandie [fr] in 1883.
A staunch legitimist, Beaucourt supported the Comte de Chambord and authored several works advocating for his claim to the throne.
Beaucourt was a member of numerous historical societies, including the Société des antiquaires de Normandie [fr] and the Society of Diplomatic History [fr].
Publications
[edit]- The Reign of Charles VII (6 volumes, 1881–1891) – A detailed history of the king, praised for its depth and scholarly rigor.
- Captivity and Last Moments of Louis XVI (2 volumes, 1892) – A compilation of original accounts and official documents.
- Chronique de Mathieu d'Escouchy (3 volumes, 1873–1874) – Published by the Société de l'histoire de France.
- Letters of Marie-Antoinette (with Maxime de La Rocheterie, 2 volumes, 1895–1896) – A collection of the queen's authentic letters.
Legacy
[edit]Beaucourt remains an important figure in French historiography for his contributions to medieval and modern history.
References
[edit]- ^ Gustave Chaix d'Est-Ange, Dictionary of Ancient or Notable French Families at the End of the 19th Century, volume 14, pages 359–362. [1]
- ^ "Polybiblion Online Catalog". cedias.org. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Polybiblion: Universal Bibliographic Review". gallica.bnf.fr. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
External links
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- Polybiblion issues on Gallica[dead link]
- History of Charles VII (available online)