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What's a Poor French Noble to Do Without a King to Call His Own?

Authors :
Colchester, Max
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 10/5/2011, Vol. 258 Issue 81, pA1-A14. 2p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses the Association for the Mutual Assistance of the French Nobility, an organization in France that aims to assist persons of noble lineage. Nobility confers no formal benefits in France, and some nobles find themselves financially strained to maintain old castles and such. Association vice president Pierre de Raffin says some nobles need help elevating their social status.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
258
Issue :
81
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
66286897