Durfort family

Durfort is the name of a French noble family, distinguished in French and English history. It originated as feudal lords of Durfort, Tarn, a village of south-western France.[1]

Middle Ages

Though earlier lords are known, the pedigree of the family is only clearly traceable to

17th century

The greatness of the family dates, however, from the 17th century.

18th century

Durfort-Civrac

The family of Durfort was later represented in France by the branch of Durfort-Civrac, dating from the 16th century.

References

  1. Chisholm 1911.
  2. 1 2 3 4  Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Durfort". Encyclopædia Britannica 8 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 704.
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