Draft:Claude Pache

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Claude Pache was born in Ferlens, Canton of Berne sometime in the 15th century. He was the founder of the powerful and influential Pache Family of Morges. The family claimed to descend from the legendary Pazzi banking family, from a member who served as vice-bailiff of Vaud and magistrate in Moudon in 1354 under Count William I of Namur.^[1]

Claude Pache [d. 1605] first established the families prominence and influence in the region by securing the citizenry status of bourgeoisie in 1587, in the town of Morges.^[1]

Claude was Abbé (Master) of the powerful and highly influential Guild of Shoemakers, who controlled much of the towns productional wealth during this period. ^[2]

Not only did the guild oversee much of the towns economy and trade, but it also functioned as a distinct brotherhood (confrérie). Notably, they had their own shooting abbey (abbaye de tir) which meant members were directly involved in the town's military defense and civic festivals. He was elected on three separate occasions to lead the guild between 1576-96.^{[1] [3] [4]}

Claude dies sometime in 1604, and by this time solidifying the families influence within the region. This dynastic influence continued for over 300 years.^[5]