Nicolas Chalon du Blé, Marquis of Uxelles

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Nicolas Chalon du Blé
Marquis of Uxelles
Born 24 January 1652
Chalon-sur-Saône, France
Died 10 April 1730(1730-04-10) (aged 78)
Paris, France
Spouse nerver married
Issue no issue
Full name
Nicolas Chalon du Blé
House Blé
Father Louis Chalon du Blé, Marquis of Uxelles
Mother Marie Le Bailleul

| module = }} Nicolas Chalon du Blé, Marquis of Uxelles (24 January 1652 – 10 April 1730) was a French general and Foreign Minister who was also created a Marshal of France by Louis XIV. He attended the coronation of King Louis XV in Reims on Sunday, October 25, 1722, where he carried the hand of justice, during the Regency of Philippe d'Orlèans, Uxelles was also involved in the decision to send the young Infanta Mariana Victoria of Spain to her homeland despite being engaged to the young Louis XV. Uxelles never married and had no issue.


Titles[edit]

  • 24 January 1652 – 1658 The Count of Ténare.
  • 1658 – 10 April 1730 The Marquis of Uxelles.


Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Foreign Affairs
23 September 1715 – 1 September 1718
Succeeded by