Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay

French poet, librettist and writer
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Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay

Summary

Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay is a human[1]. Born in Versailles[2], he… he was born on April 27, 1741[3]. He passed away in Pezay Castle[4]. He died on December 6, 1777[5]. He worked as a homme de lettres[6], encyclopédistes[7], military personnel[8], and courtier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's place of birth was Versailles[2].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay passed away in Pezay Castle[4].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay was born on April 27, 1741[3].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay died on December 6, 1777[5].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's father was Jacques Masson[11].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's mother was Marie Boësnier[12].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay held citizenship in France[13].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's professions included homme de lettres[6].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's professions included encyclopédistes[7].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's professions included courtier[9].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay held the position of Maréchal général des logis[14].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's education included a stint at collège d’Harcourt[15].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay was Louis XVI of France[16].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[17].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay was a member of Académie de Marine[18].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay is recorded as male[19].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's Commons category is recorded as Alexandre-Frédéric-Jacques Masson de Pezay[21].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's military, police or special rank is recorded as mestre de camp[22].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay was part of the conflict Seven Years' War[23].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's given name is recorded as Alexandre[24].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's godparent is recorded as Jean-Frédéric Phélypeaux, Count of Maurepas[25].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's owner of is recorded as Pezay Castle[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1741-04-27[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1777-12-06[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 925fbbf2-80d8-4a39-9f65-a8b859cfeeea[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Versailles[2], Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay… he was born on April 27, 1741[3]. His father was Jacques Masson[11]. His mother was Marie Boësnier[12].

Education

Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay was educated at collège d’Harcourt[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include homme de lettres[6], encyclopédistes[7], military personnel[8], and courtier[9]. Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay held the position of Maréchal général des logis[14]. A notable student of him was Louis XVI of France[16].

Recognition

Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[17].

Death and Burial

Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay died on December 6, 1777[5]. He passed away in Pezay Castle[4].

Why It Matters

Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay born?

Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's place of birth was Versailles[2].

Where did Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay die?

Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay passed away in Pezay Castle[4].

Who were Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's parents?

Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's father was Jacques Masson[11]. Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay's mother was Marie Boësnier[12].

What did Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay do for work?

Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay worked as homme de lettres[6], encyclopédistes[7], military personnel[8], and courtier[9].

Where did Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay go to school?

Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay was educated at collège d’Harcourt[15].

What awards did Alexandre Frédéric Jacques de Masson Pezay receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis
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