House of Rougé

[2][1] Several members of this family have distinguished themselves as soldiers, churchmen, diplomats, and academics.

The existing des Rues family used the name de Rougé at the beginning of the 16th century after that the older family of the same name de Rougé (known since 1045 became extinct.

[2][1] The proven filiation of the existing de Rougé family is established with Huet des Rues, married in 1375 with Jeanne d'Erbrée[2] or with Jean II des Rues, married in 1421 with Jeanne d’Orvaux.

[2][1] Pierre des Rues, who was confirmed noble in 1667 with proof dating back to 1530, was at the origin of two branches.

[citation needed] Bois-Dauphin à Précigné, Sablé-sur-Sarthe, Moreuil, Guyencourt-sur-Noye, Villers-aux-Érables, Coetmen, in Tréméven, Tonquédec, Baronville, Dinteville, La Maison-Rouge, Mesnil-Voysin, Bonaban, La Bellière, Le Charmel, La Guerche, Roche d'Iré, Courtimont, Faÿ-lès-Nemours, Pontcallec, Tremblay-sur-Mauldre, Rostrenen, Kerjean, Saint-Symphorien-des-Monts, Tressé, Les Essarts, in Vendée, Les Bouysses, in Quercy, etc.