His father was French Ambassador to Sweden from 1672 to 1682, then in Spain until his death in Madrid in 1688 but like his grandfather, Isaac Manasses de Pas, Antoine chose a military career.
Antoine's father served as French Ambassador to Sweden from 1672 to 1682 and then to Spain until his death in Madrid in 1688, similar to his grandfather Isaac Manasses de Pas. Antoine followed in their footsteps by selecting a military path.