1579 French Legal Manuscript – Bayonne Power of Attorney, Jean de Garat
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| Management number | 20726771 | Release Date | 2025/10/26 | List Price | $102.60 | Model Number | 20726771 | ||
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This is a genuine handwritten legal document from the Presidial Court of Bayonne, France, over 445 years old. It records a power of attorney granted by Dame Jeanne de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, widow of Jean de Garat, a nobleman and royal counselor, to legal representative Pierre Daniel. This is an authentic piece of early French legal history from the Basque region.
Translation
"On Saturday, the 24th of September, 1579, appeared Pierre Daniel, procurer at the court of Bayonne, declaring he holds power of attorney from Dame Jeanne, widow of the late nobleman Jean de Garat, royal counselor and lieutenant general of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Said power was granted this day, signed by the lady and two notaries."
Historical context:
Bayonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz were key towns in France’s southwestern region near the Spanish border, involved in royal administration, maritime trade, and legal affairs during the reign of Henry III of France. Documents of this age, clarity, and completeness are incr
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique > Paper ephemera |
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| Condition | Fair |
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