[1] For ten months preceding his regency, he had served as prince consort to his wife, Princess Louise Hippolyte.

"Thorigny" is now called Torigni-sur-Vire, where the Mairie is the former family chateau, the Château des Matignon.

His candidacy was supported by King Louis XIV of France, who wanted to solidify French influence in Monaco.

The wedding ceremony was the first official act that the five-year-old king, Louis XV, carried out during the Regency of Philippe II, Duke of Orléans.

[citation needed] Jacques served as regent for his wife from 21 February 1731 to her death.