Marriage 1572 - Duchy Of Savoy. Lord Of Chandee

Marriage contract established in Savoy, on January 14, 1572, between two members of the local nobility: Philibert de Chandée, squire and lord of the fortified house of Saint-Germain (probably Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte) and Françoise de Grésy, daughter of Anthoine de Grésy, also squire and lord of the place of Grésy. (Probably Grésy-sur-Aix, which was a stronghold). Consent of the parents of the Bishop of Geneva and the Duke of Savoy "our much feared prince and sovereign lord". The publication of the banns is organized, religious celebration of the marriage in the local parish church (illegible name) "according to the ordinance of the holy council of Trent," The spouses promise each other: to maintain, love and feed in all affection, as a good husband owes his loyal wife according to God and reason, and to love, honor and obey him in all lawful and honest things, as a good woman must and is required to do to her husband according to God and reason. It is signed and initialed by the royal notary, Pierre de Rossillon, and also contains visible graphic and heraldic marks (coat of arms and cross), attesting to its authenticity. A transcription of the text will be given to the purchaser.