Some Descendants of Jean de la Fontaine
Sixth Generation
6. Jean de la Fontaine (Gilles , Arthur
, Jean , Guy , Jean ) was born about 1500 in Maine Prov.,
FRA. He died in 1563 in Maine Prov., FRA.
From http://www.mosquitonet.com/~luht/FOUNT.asp
John de la Fontaine was born in the Province of Maine, France. He received a commission in the household of Francis I in the King's Royal Ordinance.
He served the court in this office through the reigns of Henry II and Francis II, and until the second year of Charles IX. He embraced Protestantism
about the year 1535 and he held his commission until the religious controversy quieted. Soon after his resignation he was attacked by ruffians who cut
his throat. His wife and eldest son met the same fate.
Gilles, Jean's father could not bear to bring up his sons, according to the usual habits of nobility, without any employment, and therefore placed
his son, Jean (John) de la Fontaine, in the king's service. He served in the "Les Ordannances de Roi" during the reigns of Francis I, Henry
II, Francis II and the second year of Charles IX when he voluntarily resigned. He converted to Protestantism about 1535.
Resigned his commission about 1562 and retired to his estate in Maine where he actively supported the Protestant Church. In 1563, he, his wife, one
son, and a faithful valet were assassinated by a group of ruffians from the city of Le Mans who had been dispatched by members of the Catholic Church.
He had the following children:
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(1st Son of Jean) de la Fontaine was born in 1545 in Maine Prov., FRA. He died in 1563 in Maine Prov., FRA.
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Jacques de la Fontaine was born in 1549. He died in 1633. |
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Abraham de la Fontaine was born in 1551 in Maine Prov., FRA. He died in Rochelle, Poitou Prov., FRA.
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(4th Son of Jean) de la Fontaine was born in 1554 in Maine Prov., FRA. He died in Rochelle, Poitou Prov., FRA.
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