Early Life, Family and Training Born into an Anglo-French lineage, David des Granges was the son of Samson de Granges and Marie Bouvier. His early years were marked by the religious traditions of the era, evidenced by his dual baptism. He was first christened on 24 March 1611 at the French church on Threadneedle Street, with Esther des Granges, wife of Elias Le Tellier, serving as a witness. A second baptism followed later at St Ann B…