Gilles de la Pommeraie facts for kids
Gilles de la Pommeraie was an important French diplomat and a Baron (a type of noble) in the 1500s. He lived during the 16th century.
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Life of Gilles de la Pommeraie
Gilles de la Pommeraie came from the La Pommeraie family, who were from a region in France called Brittany. His family also served the powerful Laval family. Gilles owned land and castles in places like Montigné and d'Entrammes, which are in the Mayenne area.
Early Career and Royal Service
Gilles was the son of François de la Pommeraie. He became a "maître d'" for the king, Francis I. This meant he was a high-ranking official who helped manage the king's household and important tasks.
He was given many special jobs by King Francis I. One of his big roles was helping to plan the famous "Field of Cloth of Gold" meeting. This was a huge event where King Francis I of France met King Henry VIII of England to make peace. It was a very fancy gathering with lots of tents and displays.
Gilles also served as an ambassador, which is like a country's representative in another country. He was an ambassador in Venice, a city in Italy. Later, he became the president of the "Dukes Chamber" in Brittany, which was an important government group.
Ambassador to England
For a short time, Gilles de la Pommeraie was France's ambassador to England. While there, he greatly admired the English queen, Anne Boleyn. She had been educated in France, which made her special to him.
Family and Influence
Gilles de la Pommeraie was married to Jeanne Le Jeune. He gained control of the Castle of Entrammes in Mayenne from Lord Jarzey. Gilles used his influence to create two fairs and one market at Entrammes. These events would have been important for trade and local people.
