BONZI (Pierre de) Florence 1631 - Montpellier 1703 - Archbishop of NARBONNE. He knew how to win the Favors of Mazarin; diplomat, envoy of the Duke of Tuscany; chaplain of the queen; Cardinal in 1672. He exchanged his seat of Toulouse for that of Narbonne. Piece signed BONZY as Cardinal Archbishop and primate of Narbonne. Supplique in request to Jacques de MASSIAC for a ground having belonged to Noble Gabriel de Narbonne... Gabriel de MASSIAC (1657-1727) and Guillaume de MASSIAC Treasurer of Finances are mentioned - 3pp in-4°. Signatures - 1677, Generalitat of Montpellier - (Important brown spots)

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