Arthur Dillon

Irish general in French service (1750-1794)
Person human Q446058
Arthur Dillon
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Arthur Dillon

Summary

Arthur Dillon is a human[1]. Born in Bray Wick[2], he… he was born on September 3, 1750[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on April 13, 1794[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Dillon was born in Bray Wick[2].
  • Arthur Dillon died in Paris[4].
  • Arthur Dillon was born on September 3, 1750[3].
  • Arthur Dillon died on April 13, 1794[5].
  • Arthur Dillon died on April 14, 1794[9].
  • Arthur Dillon's father was Henry Dillon, 11th Viscount Dillon[10].
  • Arthur Dillon's mother was Charlotte Lee[11].
  • Arthur Dillon was married to Laure de Girardin de Montgérald[12].
  • Among Arthur Dillon's spouses was Thérèse-Lucy de Dillon[13].
  • A child of Arthur Dillon was Henriette-Lucy, Marquise de La Tour du Pin Gouvernet[14].
  • A child of Arthur Dillon was Fanny Dillon[15].
  • A child of Arthur Dillon was Louisa Dillon[16].
  • Arthur Dillon held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Arthur Dillon's native language[18].
  • Arthur Dillon worked as a politician[6].
  • Arthur Dillon's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Arthur Dillon held the position of deputy to the Estates-General of 1789[19].
  • Arthur Dillon received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[20].
  • Arthur Dillon received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[21].
  • Arthur Dillon was a member of Society of the Cincinnati[22].
  • Arthur Dillon is recorded as male[23].
  • Arthur Dillon's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Arthur Dillon's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Dillon (1750–1794)[25].
  • Arthur Dillon's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[26].
  • Arthur Dillon's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Bray Wick[2], Arthur Dillon… he was born on September 3, 1750[3]. His father was Henry Dillon, 11th Viscount Dillon[10]. His mother was Charlotte Lee[11]. French was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Arthur Dillon held the position of deputy to the Estates-General of 1789[19].

Recognition

Awards received include list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[20] and Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[21], a grade of an order[28], in France[29].

Personal Life

Spouses include Laure de Girardin de Montgérald[12], 1749–1817[30], of France[31] and Thérèse-Lucy de Dillon[13], a lady-in-waiting[32], 1751–1782[33], of France[34]. Children include Henriette-Lucy, Marquise de La Tour du Pin Gouvernet[14], a writer[35], 1770–1853[36], of France[37]; Fanny Dillon[15], 1785–1836[38], of France[39]; and Louisa Dillon[16], 1785–1868[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 13, 1794[5] and April 14, 1794[9]. Arthur Dillon died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[41].

Why It Matters

Arthur Dillon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Dillon born?

Born in Bray Wick[2], Arthur Dillon…

Where did Arthur Dillon die?

Arthur Dillon died in Paris[4].

Who were Arthur Dillon's parents?

Arthur Dillon's father was Henry Dillon, 11th Viscount Dillon[10]. Arthur Dillon's mother was Charlotte Lee[11].

Who was Arthur Dillon married to?

Arthur Dillon's spouses include Laure de Girardin de Montgérald[12] and Thérèse-Lucy de Dillon[13].

What did Arthur Dillon do for work?

Arthur Dillon worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Arthur Dillon receive?

Honors received include list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[20] and Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [41] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank divisional general, lieutenant general, brigadier general
    Given name Arthur
    Spouse Laure de Girardin de Montgérald, Thérèse-Lucy de Dillon
    Family name Dillon
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