Grand Butler of France

The Grand Butler of France (French: Grand bouteiller de France) was one of the great offices of state in France, existing between the Middle Ages and the Revolution of 1789. Originally responsible for the maintenance of the Royal vineyards, and provisioning the court with wine, the Grand Butler's role became less and less important and more ceremonial over time.

List of Grand Butlers of France

References

  1. Genealogie Free. "Dynastie de Melun". Genealogie.free.fr. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
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