Background
Casimir de Marcassus was born in Toulouse to a distinguished family.
Casimir de Marcassus was born in Toulouse to a distinguished family.
His father was also a patron of the arts and avid art collector. Casimir de Marcassus was a chemist who introduced into France glass etching by hydrofluoric acid. Following in his father"s footsteps he became councilor of Toulouse and general counsel of the Haute-Garonne.
In 1805 he was elected to the Legislature, and was re-elected in 1811.
When the Legislature was interrupted by the return of Napoleon in between wars, Casimir returned home until after the Hundred Days. He then continued to be re-elected from 1815 through 1830.
He was appointed on May 1, 1816 to become the Director of the Royal Mint of Medals. He died on February 14, 1841 in his hometown.