René de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson

[1] René de Voyer was a lawyer by profession and held several significant positions throughout his career.

In 1623, he was appointed intendant of justice, police, and finance in Auvergne, and in 1632, he held a similar office in Limousin, where he remained until 1637.

[1] After the death of Louis XIII in 1643, René de Voyer retained his administrative posts.

Following his wife’s death, he took holy orders in February 1651 but continued to be involved in state affairs.

[2] He was buried in the church of San Giobbe in Venice, with a tomb created by Thomas Blanchet.