Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix

French politician and noble (1727-1801)
Person human Q573577
Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix
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Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix

Summary

Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1727[3]. He died in Wolfenbüttel[4]. He died on January 11, 1801[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix passed away in Wolfenbüttel[4].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix was born on February 25, 1727[3].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix died on January 11, 1801[5].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's father was Joseph-François de La Croix[9].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix was married to Gabrielle Isabeau Thérèse de Rosset[10].
  • A child of Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix was Charles de La Croix de Castries[11].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix held citizenship in France[12].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's professions included politician[6].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix worked as a soldier[7].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[13].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix received the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[14].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[15].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix was a member of French Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix is recorded as male[17].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's family is recorded as House of Castries[19].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's noble title is recorded as count[20].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's military branch is recorded as French Navy[21].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's Commons category is recorded as Charles-Eugène-Gabriel de La Croix[22].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's military, police or special rank is recorded as Marshal of France[23].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix was part of the conflict Seven Years' War[24].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's family name is recorded as de La Croix[25].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's family name is recorded as de Castries[26].
  • Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on February 25, 1727[3]. His father was Joseph-François de La Croix[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and soldier[7]. Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[14], a grade of an order[28], in Kingdom of France[29] and Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[15], a grade of an order[30], in Kingdom of France[31].

Personal Life

Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix was married to Gabrielle Isabeau Thérèse de Rosset[10]. A child of him was Charles de La Croix de Castries[11].

Death and Burial

Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix died on January 11, 1801[5]. He died in Wolfenbüttel[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix include Castries[32], a city[33], in Saint Lucia[34], founded in 1650[35].

Why It Matters

Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Castries[32], a city[33], in Saint Lucia[34], founded in 1650[35].

FAQs

Where was Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix born?

Born in Paris[2], Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix…

Where did Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix die?

Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix died in Wolfenbüttel[4].

Who were Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's parents?

Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's father was Joseph-François de La Croix[9].

Who was Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix married to?

Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix's spouses include Gabrielle Isabeau Thérèse de Rosset[10].

What did Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix do for work?

Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix worked as politician[6] and soldier[7].

What awards did Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[14] and Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . French Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . GeneaStar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, soldier
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Father Joseph-François de La Croix
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    Spouse Gabrielle Isabeau Thérèse de Rosset
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