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Document signed by Montaigne and his brother-in-law Richard de Lestonnac, and two witnesses; Bordeaux

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9960

Scope and Contents

The document concerns a dispute over a property said to have been given to Montaigne's brother Arnaud, who had died in his twenties. The dispute was settled in an ecclesiastical court. With a second document dated 1581.

Dates

  • Creation: 18 Apr. 1570

Creator

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Extent

2 item(s) (2 items)

Language of Materials

English

General

Former reference: Montaigne.1.5.18

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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