Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing

French admiral during the War of American Independence (1729-1794)
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Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing

Summary

Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing is a human[1]. His place of birth was Château de Ravel[2]. He was born on +1729-11-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on +1794-04-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's place of birth was Château de Ravel[2].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing died in Paris[4].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing was born on +1729-11-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing died on +1794-04-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's father was Comte Charles François d'Estaing, Marquis de Saillans, Vicomte de Ravel[9].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's mother was Marie Henriette Colbert[10].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing held citizenship in France[11].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing received the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[12].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[13].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing received the Marshal of France[14].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing received the Admiral of France[15].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's image is recorded as Charles Henri Victor Theodat comte d Estaing 1769.jpeg[16].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing is recorded as male[17].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's family is recorded as d'Estaing family[19].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's coat of arms image is recorded as Blason Famille fr d'Estaing.svg[20].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's noble title is recorded as count[21].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's ISNI is recorded as 0000000110706451[22].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 73875587[23].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's GND ID is recorded as 119314355[24].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's military branch is recorded as French Army[25].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's military branch is recorded as French Navy[26].
  • Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n88023524[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing was born in Château de Ravel[2]. He was born on +1729-11-24T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Comte Charles François d'Estaing, Marquis de Saillans, Vicomte de Ravel[9]. His mother was Marie Henriette Colbert[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[12], a grade of an order[28], in Kingdom of France[29]; Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[13], a grade of an order[30], in Kingdom of France[31]; Marshal of France[14], a military rank[32]; and Admiral of France[15], a Great Officers of the Crown of France[33], in France[34].

Death and Burial

Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing died on +1794-04-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was decapitation by guillotine[35].

Why It Matters

Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing born?

Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's place of birth was Château de Ravel[2].

Where did Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing die?

Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing died in Paris[4].

Who were Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's parents?

Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's father was Comte Charles François d'Estaing, Marquis de Saillans, Vicomte de Ravel[9]. Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing's mother was Marie Henriette Colbert[10].

What did Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing do for work?

Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[12], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[13], Marshal of France[14], and Admiral of France[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [35] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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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