Isaac Manasses de Pas, Marquis de Feuquieres

He came of a distinguished family of which many members held high command in the civil wars of the 16th century.

He entered the Royal army at the age of thirty, and soon achieved distinction.

In 1629 he was made Marechal de camp, and served in the fighting on the southern frontiers of France.

[1] After occupying various military positions in Lorraine, he was sent as an ambassador into Germany, where he rendered important services in negotiations with Wallenstein.

[1] At the siege of Thionville (Diedenhofen) he was captured by Imperial relief forces under Ottavio Piccolomini and died from his wounds in captivity.