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Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne

Spanish general and prince (1618-1679)
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Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne

Summary

Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne is a human[1]. Born in Belœil[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1618[3]. He died in Toledo[4]. He died on December 21, 1679[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's place of birth was Belœil[2].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne died in Toledo[4].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne was born on October 8, 1618[3].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne died on December 21, 1679[5].
  • Burial took place at Belœil[10].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's father was Florent de Ligne[11].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's mother was Louise of Lorraine[12].
  • Among Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's spouses was Clara Maria of Nassau-Siegen[13].
  • A child of Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne was Henri Louis Ernest de Ligne, 4th Prince of Ligne[14].
  • A child of Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne was Charles Joseph Procope de Ligne[15].
  • A child of Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne was Claire Louise, Princesse de Ligne[16].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne held citizenship in Spanish Netherlands[17].
  • French was Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's native language[18].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's professions included politician[6].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne held the position of Viceroy of Sicily[19].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne held the position of Governor of Milan[20].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne is recorded as male[22].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's family is recorded as House of Ligne[24].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's Commons category is recorded as Claude Lamoral, Prince of Ligne[25].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's family name is recorded as de Ligne[27].

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Origins and Family

Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne was born in Belœil[2]. He was born on October 8, 1618[3]. His father was Florent de Ligne[11]. His mother was Louise of Lorraine[12]. French was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include Viceroy of Sicily[19] and Governor of Milan[20], a noble title[28].

Recognition

Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].

Personal Life

Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne was married to Clara Maria of Nassau-Siegen[13]. Children include Henri Louis Ernest de Ligne, 4th Prince of Ligne[14], an aristocrat[29], 1644–1702[30], of Southern Netherlands[31], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[32]; Charles Joseph Procope de Ligne[15], a military[33], 1661–1713[34], of Spanish Netherlands[35]; and Claire Louise, Princesse de Ligne[16].

Death and Burial

Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne died on December 21, 1679[5]. He passed away in Toledo[4]. Burial took place at Belœil[10].

Why It Matters

Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne born?

Born in Belœil[2], Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne…

Where did Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne die?

Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne died in Toledo[4].

Who were Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's parents?

Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's father was Florent de Ligne[11]. Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's mother was Louise of Lorraine[12].

Who was Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne married to?

Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne's spouses include Clara Maria of Nassau-Siegen[13].

What did Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne do for work?

Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8].

What awards did Claude Lamoral, 3rd Prince of Ligne receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].

Related Entities

Toledo

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Belœil
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    Sibling → Albert Henri of Ligne
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