Noailles

Noailles, De, the name of an old noble French family, the principal of whom was Adrian Maurice, Duke of Noailles. He served with distinction in Spain, and in 1698 married. He held several high posts, being President of the Council of Finance and a member of the Council of Regency. He was exiled through Cardinal Dubois, but was reinstated in 1723. In 1734 he served in the Rhine campaign, and received a marshal's staff. He then commanded an army in Italy, and held a command on the Rhine. Old age, however, compelled him to retire, and he became a minister. He was a splendid officer, and his soldierly qualities were inherited by his sons, as in 1775 two of them were made marshals. His Memoirs were published by the Abbe" Millot.