Family tree of Jean-François DE LA ROCQUE DE ROBERVAL
French Ancien Régime
Born Jean-François DE LA ROCQUE DE ROBERVAL
French nobleman and adventurer who, through his friendship with King Francis, became the first Lieutenant General of New France
Born on 1500 in Carcassonne, France , France
Died on April 1, 1560 in Paris, France
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As a young nobleman, Roberval joined the French army in the Italian campaigns. He quickly developed a lifelong friendship with the future King Francis, and in addition to soldiering together, they hunted on the Roberval estates. On return from the wars, he led the expensive life of a courtier, and borrowed heavily on his estates. This was a debt that would encourage his adventurism throughout his life.
... Roberval was born in Carcassonne, southern France. He was also associated with Roberval, Oise, in the north of the country.
As a young nobleman, Roberval joined the French army in the Italian campaigns. He quickly developed a lifelong friendship with the future King Francis, and in addition to soldiering together, they hunted on the Roberval estates. On return from the wars, he led the expensive life of a courtier, and borrowed heavily on his estates. This was a debt that would encourage his adventurism throughout his life.
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