Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves was a French aristocrat, landowner and public official
Background
Joseph-Anne de Valbelle de Tourves was born in 1648 in Tourves. His father, Jean-Baptiste de Valbelle de Tourves (1610-1695), was an Advisor to the Parliament of Aix-en-Provence. His mother was Anne de Vintimille d"Ollioules, daughter of Madelon de Vintimille d"Ollouilles and Louise de Coriolis.
Career
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. He served as Président à mortier of the Parliament of Aix-en-Provence in 1686. Additionally, he inherite the countdom of Sainte-Tulle and the baronetcy of Louisiana Tour, as well as the lordship of Saint-Symphorien, Bevons, Seissons, Guillet and Rougiers.
He died on July 15, 1722 in Aix-en-Provence.