Joseph-Barthélemy-Clair de Bongars
1762–1833 (age 71)
nobleman/official
Biography
Joseph-Barthélemy-Clair de Bongars was a French nobleman and official whose career reflected the complex transition from aristocratic privilege to modern administrative service. Born in 1762, he navigated the challenges of maintaining his noble status while adapting to the changing political structures of revolutionary and post-revolutionary France.
Bongars' dual roles as nobleman and government official exemplified the adaptability required of the French elite during this transformative period. His contributions to public service and his family's historical significance were acknowledged through his burial in Père Lachaise Cemetery, a fitting resting place for a man of his standing.