Export your learner materials as an interactive game, a webpage, or FAQ style cheatsheet.
Unsaved Work Found!
It looks like you have unsaved work from a previous session. Would you like to restore it?
Total Categories: 6
The d'Estaing family held historical prominence in the French regions of Rouergue and Auvergne.
Answer: True
The d'Estaing family was one of the most notable noble families of the Rouergue and Auvergne regions of France.
The ancestral seat of the d'Estaing family was located in the modern-day department of Cantal.
Answer: False
The d'Estaing family originated from Estaing in the modern Aveyron department. The Destaing family of Cantal is considered a potential collateral branch.
Historical records first mention the d'Estaing family's stronghold in the year 1028.
Answer: True
The châtellain (castle or stronghold) of the d'Estaing family was first mentioned in historical records in the year 1028.
To which historical regions of France was the d'Estaing family notably associated?
Answer: Rouergue and Auvergne
The d'Estaing family held historical prominence in the French regions of Rouergue and Auvergne.
What was the primary bibliographic source cited for historical information on the d'Estaing family?
Answer: Documents historiques sur le Rouergue
The primary bibliographic source cited for historical information on the d'Estaing family is 'Documents historiques sur le Rouergue' by Hippolyte de Barrau.
The d'Estaing family originated from which specific location in modern-day France?
Answer: Estaing (Aveyron)
The d'Estaing family originated from Estaing, a location situated in the modern Aveyron department of France.
Which of the following castles is NOT listed as associated with the d'Estaing family in the text?
Answer: Château de Chambord
The text lists Château d'Estaing, Château de Ravel, and Château de Murol as associated with the family, but not Château de Chambord.
The d'Estaing family's coat of arms features a blue field with three gold lions and a silver chief.
Answer: False
The d'Estaing family's coat of arms is described as azure (blue) with three gold fleurs-de-lis and a gold chief.
A legend attributes the saving of King Philippe Auguste's life at the Battle of Bouvines to Déodat d'Estaing, who then adopted the arms of France.
Answer: True
The legend states that Déodat, known as Tristan, saved King Philippe Auguste at the Battle of Bouvines in 1214 and was granted the right to adopt the arms of France.
Modern historical research has definitively confirmed the legend of Déodat Tristan saving King Philippe Auguste.
Answer: False
Modern historians have not been able to confirm the veracity of the legend concerning Déodat Tristan saving King Philippe Auguste.
What is the heraldic description of the d'Estaing family's coat of arms?
Answer: Azure, three gold fleurs-de-lis, with a gold chief
The d'Estaing family's coat of arms is described as azure (blue) with three gold fleurs-de-lis and a gold chief.
According to legend, who saved King Philippe Auguste at the Battle of Bouvines in 1214?
Answer: Déodat, known as Tristan
The legend states that Déodat, also known as Tristan, saved the life of King Philippe Auguste at the Battle of Bouvines in 1214.
What was the outcome of the legend concerning Déodat Tristan saving King Philippe Auguste?
Answer: The legend remains unconfirmed by modern historians.
While the legend exists, modern historians have not confirmed the veracity of Déodat Tristan saving King Philippe Auguste.
Members of the d'Estaing family commonly served as military officers and Knights of Malta.
Answer: True
The d'Estaing family produced notable figures who served as military officers and Knights of Malta, among other distinguished roles.
Guillaume II d'Estaing was a notable companion of Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade.
Answer: False
Guillaume I d’Estaing, not Guillaume II, was a companion of Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade.
Jean d'Estaing held the position of governor of the county of Rodez and Montagnes de Rouergue starting in 1484.
Answer: True
Jean d'Estaing was appointed governor of the county of Rodez and Montagnes de Rouergue in 1484, in addition to serving as chamarier of Lyon.
Admiral Charles Hector d'Estaing was guillotined in 1794 during the French Revolution.
Answer: True
Admiral Charles Hector d'Estaing was guillotined in Paris in 1794 during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution.
Admiral d'Estaing commanded the royal troops during the October March on Versailles in 1789.
Answer: False
Admiral d'Estaing commanded the National Guard of Versailles during the October March on Versailles in 1789, not the royal troops.
Which d'Estaing family member was a companion of Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade?
Answer: Guillaume I d'Estaing
Guillaume I d’Estaing served as a companion to Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade.
What significant event occurred in Admiral Charles Hector d'Estaing's life in 1794?
Answer: He was guillotined during the French Revolution
In 1794, Admiral Charles Hector d'Estaing was guillotined in Paris during the French Revolution.
Which of the following was NOT a role typically fulfilled by members of the d'Estaing family?
Answer: Royal Accountants
Members of the d'Estaing family commonly served as military officers, Knights of Malta, and prelates, but not typically as Royal Accountants.
What was the fate of Admiral Charles Hector d'Estaing in 1794?
Answer: He was guillotined.
In 1794, Admiral Charles Hector d'Estaing met his end via the guillotine during the French Revolution.
In 1750, the d'Estaing family was granted the *Honneurs de la Cour*, a privilege allowing them to approach the King and Queen.
Answer: True
The d'Estaing family received the prestigious *Honneurs de la Cour* in 1750, a privilege granted to families of ancient nobility, allowing them to approach the King and Queen.
Cardinal Pierre d'Estaing served as a papal legate in the pontifical states in Italy for Pope Gregory XI.
Answer: True
Cardinal Pierre d'Estaing served as a papal legate for Pope Gregory XI, carrying out duties in the pontifical states in Italy.
François d'Estaing, Bishop of Rodez, was responsible for constructing the spire of Rodez Cathedral.
Answer: False
François d'Estaing, Bishop of Rodez, was responsible for constructing the bell tower at Rodez Cathedral, not the spire.
Antoine d'Estaing served as Bishop of Angoulême and was a member of King Louis XII's grand council.
Answer: True
Antoine d'Estaing served as Bishop of Angoulême from 1506 to 1523 and was a member of King Louis XII's grand council.
Abbé Charles d'Estaing was known for his piety and charitable works, attempting to reduce taxes.
Answer: False
Abbé Charles d'Estaing was described as violent, debauched, and greedy. He attempted to reestablish long-disused taxes, which provoked a revolt, rather than reducing taxes.
Père Louis d'Estaing held the significant court position of Grand Falconer of France.
Answer: False
Père Louis d'Estaing held the position of Grand Almoner of France, not Grand Falconer.
What prestigious honor did the d'Estaing family receive in 1750?
Answer: The *Honneurs de la Cour*
In 1750, the d'Estaing family was granted the *Honneurs de la Cour*, a significant privilege allowing them to approach the King and Queen.
What significant role did Cardinal Pierre d'Estaing play in the Papal Court?
Answer: He was a papal legate in Italy for Pope Gregory XI.
Cardinal Pierre d'Estaing was a papal legate for Pope Gregory XI, undertaking duties within the pontifical states in Italy.
Who built the bell tower at Rodez Cathedral?
Answer: François d'Estaing (Bishop of Rodez)
François d'Estaing, who served as the Bishop of Rodez, was responsible for the construction of the bell tower at Rodez Cathedral.
Which of the following positions did Antoine d'Estaing hold in the early 16th century?
Answer: Member of the Grand Council and Bishop of Angoulême
Antoine d'Estaing served as a member of King Louis XII's grand council and held the position of Bishop of Angoulême.
How is Abbé Charles d'Estaing described in terms of character?
Answer: Violent, debauched, and greedy
Abbé Charles d'Estaing is described in historical accounts as being violent, debauched, and greedy.
What action by Abbé Charles d'Estaing provoked a revolt?
Answer: His attempt to reestablish long-disused taxes
Abbé Charles d'Estaing provoked a revolt by attempting to reestablish taxes that had been out of use for over a century.
What was the fate of Abbé Charles d'Estaing after being sentenced to death in absentia?
Answer: His sentence was commuted to military service.
Although sentenced to death in absentia, Abbé Charles d'Estaing's sentence was commuted to military service, during which he died.
What was the nature of Abbé Charles d'Estaing's attempt that provoked a revolt?
Answer: He tried to reestablish long-disused taxes.
Abbé Charles d'Estaing provoked a revolt by attempting to reestablish taxes that had been out of use for over a century.
What was Père Louis d'Estaing's significant position within the French court?
Answer: Grand Almoner
Père Louis d'Estaing held the significant court position of Grand Almoner of France.
Admiral d'Estaing designated his only son as the heir to his properties, including the Château de Ravel.
Answer: False
Admiral d'Estaing had lost his only son and therefore legitimized his half-sister Lucie-Madeleine to inherit his properties, including the Château de Ravel.
Lucie Madeleine d'Estaing, mistress of Louis XV, was the legitimized heir to Admiral d'Estaing's estate.
Answer: True
Lucie Madeleine d'Estaing, who was also a mistress of Louis XV, was legitimized by Admiral d'Estaing and designated as the heir to his estate.
The main d'Estaing family line became extinct in the late 19th century.
Answer: False
The main d'Estaing family line became extinct in 1794 with the death of Admiral Charles Henri d'Estaing, who had no surviving son.
By the close of the 18th century, all d'Estaing family branches traced their lineage back to Jean d'Estaing and Gilberte de la Rochefoucauld.
Answer: True
By the end of the 18th century, all known branches of the d'Estaing family traced their lineage back to Jean d'Estaing (1540-1621) and his wife, Gilberte de la Rochefoucauld (1560-1623).
The comtes de Ravel branch of the d'Estaing family was founded by François III d'Estaing and lasted for five generations.
Answer: False
The comtes de Ravel branch was founded by François II d'Estaing and lasted for three generations.
Admiral d'Estaing inherited the countship of Estaing after the death of François IV d'Estaing, who died without an heir.
Answer: True
François IV d'Estaing, the count of Estaing, died without an heir in 1729, and the countship subsequently passed to Admiral d'Estaing.
Jacques d'Estaing, lord of Terrisse, was the father of Admiral d'Estaing.
Answer: False
Jacques d'Estaing, lord of Terrisse, was an ancestor of Admiral d'Estaing, but not his father. His descendants, four generations later, included the Admiral.
Joachim d'Estaing was legally recognized as a legitimate member of the nobility in 1667.
Answer: False
Joachim d'Estaing was condemned as a usurper of nobility by a judgment in 1667, indicating he was not legitimately recognized.
The Destaing family of Cantal, known for legal professionals, is considered a potential collateral branch of the main d'Estaing lineage.
Answer: True
The Destaing family of Cantal, noted for its legal professionals, is suggested in the text to be a potential collateral branch of the main d'Estaing lineage.
Who was legitimized by Admiral d'Estaing to inherit his property, including the Château de Ravel?
Answer: His half-sister Lucie Madeleine
Admiral d'Estaing legitimized his half-sister Lucie Madeleine and designated her as the heir to his properties, including the Château de Ravel.
Which château was specifically mentioned as being inherited by Lucie Madeleine d'Estaing?
Answer: Château de Ravel
The Château de Ravel was specifically mentioned as being inherited by Lucie Madeleine d'Estaing.
When did the main d'Estaing family line become extinct?
Answer: In 1794
The main d'Estaing family line became extinct in 1794 with the death of Admiral Charles Henri d'Estaing.
From which specific couple were all branches of the d'Estaing family descended by the end of the 18th century?
Answer: Jean d'Estaing and Gilberte de la Rochefoucauld
By the end of the 18th century, all branches of the d'Estaing family traced their lineage back to Jean d'Estaing and Gilberte de la Rochefoucauld.
What is the suggested relationship between the Destaing family of Cantal and the main d'Estaing lineage?
Answer: They are suggested to be a collateral branch.
The text suggests that the Destaing family of Cantal, known for legal professionals, may be a collateral branch of the main d'Estaing lineage.
Who was Lucie Madeleine d'Estaing's connection to Louis XV?
Answer: She was his mistress.
Lucie Madeleine d'Estaing was a mistress of Louis XV, with whom she had two daughters.
Who founded the comtes de Ravel branch of the d'Estaing family?
Answer: François II d'Estaing
François II d'Estaing is credited with founding the comtes de Ravel branch of the family.
What legal status was Joachim d'Estaing condemned for in 1667?
Answer: Usurper of nobility
Joachim d'Estaing was condemned in 1667 for being a usurper of nobility.
The Giscard d'Estaing family claims descent from Abbé Charles d'Estaing, viewing him as the progenitor of their line in Puy-de-Dôme.
Answer: True
The Giscard d'Estaing family regards Abbé Charles d'Estaing as the first of their line in Puy-de-Dôme and claims descent from him.
In 1922, the Giscard family was authorized to add 'd'Estaing' to their name, despite a proven historical connection.
Answer: False
In 1922, the Giscard family was authorized to add 'd'Estaing' to their name, but the text explicitly states that no historical connection between the families was proven.
Lucie Madeleine d'Estaing is identified as the female ancestor from whom the Giscard d'Estaings adopted their surname.
Answer: True
Lucie Madeleine d'Estaing (1769-1844) is identified as the female ancestor from whom the Giscard d'Estaing family derived their adopted surname.
How did the Giscard family obtain permission to add 'd'Estaing' to their name?
Answer: By decree of the Council of State in 1922
The Giscard family received authorization from the Council of State in 1922 to add 'd'Estaing' to their name, despite the text explicitly stating that no historical connection between the families was proven.
Why was the Giscard family authorized to add 'd'Estaing' to their name, according to the text?
Answer: No link was proven, but authorization was granted.
The Giscard family was authorized to add 'd'Estaing' to their name by decree in 1922, despite the text stating that no historical link between the families was proven.