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Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne

Habsburg Austrian Field Marshal, writer and intellectual (1735-1814)
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Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne
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Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne was born on May 23, 1735, in Brussels [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] and died on December 13, 1814, in Vienna [1][8][2][3][4][5][6][9][7]. He held citizenship in Belgium and the Austrian Netherlands and practiced the Catholic Church religion . His professional life encompassed roles as a writer, literary scholar, politician, playwright, philosopher, and military personnel [10], with a specific focus on military affairs and diplomacy [11].

He married Princess Marie Franziska of Liechtenstein in 1755 and had four children: Louis-Eugène Lamoral de Ligne, Charles-Joseph Antoine de Ligne, Christine de Ligne, and Christine, Princesse de Ligne [12][13]. In recognition of his service, he received the award of Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece [6]. Following his death, he was buried at Kahlenberg Cemetery .

Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne

Summary

Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne is a human[1]. He was born in Brussels[2]. He was born on May 23, 1735[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on December 13, 1814[5]. He worked as a writer[6], literary scholar[7], politician[8], playwright[9], and philosopher[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brussels[2], Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne…
  • Born in Brussels[12], Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne…
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne was born on May 23, 1735[3].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne died on December 13, 1814[5].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne is buried at Kahlenberg Cemetery[13].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's father was Claude Lamoral II, 6th Prince of Ligne[14].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's mother was Princess Elisabeth of Salm[15].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne was married to Princess Marie Franziska of Liechtenstein[16].
  • A child of Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne was Louis-Eugène Lamoral de Ligne[17].
  • A child of Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne was Charles-Joseph Antoine de Ligne[18].
  • A child of Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne was Christine de Ligne[19].
  • A child of Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne was Christine, Princesse de Ligne[20].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne held citizenship in Belgium[21].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne held citizenship in Austrian Netherlands[22].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne worked as a writer[6].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne worked as a literary scholar[7].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's professions included politician[8].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne worked as a playwright[9].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's professions included philosopher[10].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne worked as a military personnel[23].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's field of work was military affairs[24].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's field of work was diplomacy[25].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26].
  • Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Brussels[2], a big city[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1795[30]. Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne was born on May 23, 1735[3]. His father was Claude Lamoral II, 6th Prince of Ligne[14]. His mother was Princess Elisabeth of Salm[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], literary scholar[7], politician[8], playwright[9], philosopher[10], and military personnel[23]. Fields of work include military affairs[24], a concept[31] and diplomacy[25], an academic discipline[32].

Recognition

Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26].

Personal Life

Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne was married to Princess Marie Franziska of Liechtenstein[16]. Children include Louis-Eugène Lamoral de Ligne[17], a military personnel[33], 1766–1813[34]; Charles-Joseph Antoine de Ligne[18], a painter[35], 1759–1792[36], of Austrian Netherlands[37], awarded the Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[38], specialised in military affairs[39]; Christine de Ligne[19], 1788–1867[40]; and Christine, Princesse de Ligne[20]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

Death and Burial

Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne died on December 13, 1814[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Kahlenberg Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne born?

Born in Brussels[2], Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne…

Where did Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne die?

Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's parents?

Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's father was Claude Lamoral II, 6th Prince of Ligne[14]. Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's mother was Princess Elisabeth of Salm[15].

Who was Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne married to?

Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne's spouses include Princess Marie Franziska of Liechtenstein[16].

What did Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne do for work?

Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne worked as writer[6], literary scholar[7], politician[8], playwright[9], and philosopher[10].

What awards did Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . De Ligne, Karl Franz Joseph Fürst (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. 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. [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. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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