Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain

French general (1707–1778)
Person human Q592935
Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain
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Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain

Summary

Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vertamboz[2]. He was born on April 15, 1707[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on January 15, 1778[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vertamboz[2], Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain…
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain died in Paris[4].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain was born on April 15, 1707[3].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain died on January 15, 1778[5].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain held citizenship in France[9].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain worked as a politician[6].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain held the position of Minister of War[10].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[11].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain is recorded as male[12].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's noble title is recorded as count[14].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's Commons category is recorded as Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain[15].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's military, police or special rank is recorded as maréchal de camp[16].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain was part of the conflict War of the Austrian Succession[17].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's family name is recorded as Saint-Germain[18].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's given name is recorded as Claude[19].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Claude-Louis de Saint-Germain'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain was born in Vertamboz[2]. He was born on April 15, 1707[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain held the position of Minister of War[10].

Recognition

Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[11].

Death and Burial

Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain died on January 15, 1778[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain born?

Born in Vertamboz[2], Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain…

Where did Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain die?

Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain died in Paris[4].

What did Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain do for work?

Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Claude Louis, Comte de Saint-Germain receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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  3. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Minister of War
    Aliases
    Place of death Paris
    Military, police or special rank maréchal de camp
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