Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves (1648–1722) was a French aristocrat, landowner and public official.
Early life Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves was born in 1648 in Tourves.GeneNet His father, Jean-Baptiste de Valbelle de Tourves (1610-1695), was an Advisor to the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence. His mother was Anne de Vintimille d'Ollioules, daughter of Madelon de Vintimille d'Ollouilles and Louise de Coriolis. One of his maternal grandfathers, Laurent de Coriolis de Corbières (1576-1640), served as President a mortier of the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence in 1600.
In 1655, when he was only seven years old, the Hôtel de Valbelle, a listed hôtel particulier located at 22 Rue Mignet in Aix-en-Provence, was built for him.Culture 13: Hôtel de Valbelle
Career He served as Président à mortier of the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence in 1686.Louis Moreri, Le grand dictionaire historique, ou Le mêlange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane, Brunel, 1740
In 1695, he inherited the marquisate of Tourves from his late father. Additionally, he inherited the county of Sainte-Tulle and the baronetcy of La Tour, as well as the lordship of Saint-Symphorien, Bevons, Seissons, Guillet and Rougiers.
Personal life In 1674, he married Gabrielle de Brancas de Forcalquier, daughter of Honoré de Brancas de Forcalquier and Françoise de Cambis. They had three sons: Cosme-Maximilien-Louis-Joseph de Valbelle de Tourves (1685-1735). Alphonse-Joseph de Valbelle de Tourves. Claude-Léon de Valbelle de Tourves.
Death He died on 15 July 1722 in Aix-en-Provence.
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