- Born on July 27, 1844 in Sercy
- Deceased on January 7, 1921 in this municipality, at the age of 76 years
Parents
- Louis du Bessey de Contenson (1811 - 1899), baron de Contenson, lieutenant de vaisseau
- Marie Terrasse de Tessonnet (1822 - 1904)
Family
- Married on June 2, 1881 in Paris, at 8e, with Marie Pauline Gourlez de La Motte (1859 - 1945), issuing
- Louis (1882 - 1951)
Occupations
- chef de bataillon
- attaché militaire à Pékin
Distinctions
- chevalier de l'ordre de la Légion d'honneur