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Claude de Forbin Gardane

Senior French naval officer, member of the noble house of Forbin, Forbin Gardane branch. While in the service of the King of Siam he was Grand Admiral and General of the King's armies. He was also the Governor of Bangkok.
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Claude de Forbin Gardane
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Claude de Forbin Gardane

Summary

Claude de Forbin Gardane is a human[1]. He was born in Gardanne[2]. He was born on August 6, 1656[3]. He passed away in Marseille[4]. He died on March 4, 1733[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6], military personnel[7], bretteur[8], Governor of Bangkok[9], and admiral[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gardanne[2], Claude de Forbin Gardane…
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane died in Marseille[4].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane was born on August 6, 1656[3].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane died on March 4, 1733[5].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane's father was Pierre de Forbin Gardane[12].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane held citizenship in France[13].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane worked as a bretteur[8].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane worked as a Governor of Bangkok[9].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane's professions included admiral[10].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane held the position of Governor of Bangkok[14].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[15].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane is recorded as male[16].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane's family is recorded as House of Forbin[18].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane's noble title is recorded as count[19].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane's Commons category is recorded as Claude de Forbin-Gardanne[20].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[21].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane was part of the conflict Franco-Dutch War[23].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane was part of the conflict Nine Years' War[24].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane was part of the conflict War of the Spanish Succession[25].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane's family name is recorded as Forbin Gardane[26].
  • Claude de Forbin Gardane's family name is recorded as Forbin[27].

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Origins and Family

Claude de Forbin Gardane's place of birth was Gardanne[2]. He was born on August 6, 1656[3]. His father was Pierre de Forbin Gardane[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6], military personnel[7], bretteur[8], Governor of Bangkok[9], and admiral[10]. Claude de Forbin Gardane held the position of Governor of Bangkok[14].

Recognition

Claude de Forbin Gardane received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[15].

Death and Burial

Claude de Forbin Gardane died on March 4, 1733[5]. He passed away in Marseille[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Claude de Forbin Gardane include Forbin[28], a frigate[29].

Why It Matters

Claude de Forbin Gardane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Forbin[28], a frigate[29].

FAQs

Where was Claude de Forbin Gardane born?

Claude de Forbin Gardane was born in Gardanne[2].

Where did Claude de Forbin Gardane die?

Claude de Forbin Gardane died in Marseille[4].

Who were Claude de Forbin Gardane's parents?

Claude de Forbin Gardane's father was Pierre de Forbin Gardane[12].

What did Claude de Forbin Gardane do for work?

Claude de Forbin Gardane worked as naval officer[6], military personnel[7], bretteur[8], Governor of Bangkok[9], and admiral[10].

What awards did Claude de Forbin Gardane receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[15].

Related Entities

France Gardanne

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → naval officer, military personnel, bretteur +2
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp00117656
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  3. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp00117656
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