Claude Louis Hector de Villars

Marshal General of France
Person human Q158654
Claude Louis Hector de Villars
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Claude Louis Hector de Villars

Summary

Claude Louis Hector de Villars is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moulins[2]. He was born on May 8, 1653[3]. He died in Turin[4]. He died on June 17, 1734[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and military personnel[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moulins[2], Claude Louis Hector de Villars…
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars passed away in Turin[4].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars was born on May 8, 1653[3].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars was born on January 1, 1653[9].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars died on June 17, 1734[5].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars is buried at Turin Cathedral[10].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars's father was Pierre de Villars[11].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars's mother was Marie Gigault de Bellefonds[12].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars was married to Jeanne-Angelique Roque de Varengeville[13].
  • A child of Claude Louis Hector de Villars was Honoré Armand de Villars[14].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars held citizenship in France[15].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars held the position of Seat 18 of the Académie française[16].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars held the position of chairperson[17].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars held the position of Secretary of State for War[18].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars held the position of Q105744394[19].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars's education included a stint at College of Juilly[20].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars received the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[21].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[22].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars was a member of Académie Française[24].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars was a member of Académie de Marseille[25].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars is recorded as male[26].
  • Claude Louis Hector de Villars's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Claude Louis Hector de Villars's place of birth was Moulins[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 8, 1653[3] and January 1, 1653[9]. His father was Pierre de Villars[11]. His mother was Marie Gigault de Bellefonds[12].

Education

Claude Louis Hector de Villars was educated at College of Juilly[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Seat 18 of the Académie française[16], a seat of a scientific academy[28]; chairperson[17], a type of position[29]; Secretary of State for War[18], a position[30], in France[31]; and Q105744394[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[21], a grade of an order[32], in Kingdom of France[33]; Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[22], a grade of an order[34], in Kingdom of France[35]; and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23], a grade of an order[36].

Personal Life

Among Claude Louis Hector de Villars's spouses was Jeanne-Angelique Roque de Varengeville[13]. A child of him was Honoré Armand de Villars[14].

Death and Burial

Claude Louis Hector de Villars died on June 17, 1734[5]. He died in Turin[4]. Burial took place at Turin Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Claude Louis Hector de Villars has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Claude Louis Hector de Villars born?

Claude Louis Hector de Villars's place of birth was Moulins[2].

Where did Claude Louis Hector de Villars die?

Claude Louis Hector de Villars passed away in Turin[4].

Who were Claude Louis Hector de Villars's parents?

Claude Louis Hector de Villars's father was Pierre de Villars[11]. Claude Louis Hector de Villars's mother was Marie Gigault de Bellefonds[12].

Who was Claude Louis Hector de Villars married to?

Claude Louis Hector de Villars's spouses include Jeanne-Angelique Roque de Varengeville[13].

What did Claude Louis Hector de Villars do for work?

Claude Louis Hector de Villars worked as diplomat[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Claude Louis Hector de Villars go to school?

Claude Louis Hector de Villars was educated at College of Juilly[20].

What awards did Claude Louis Hector de Villars receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[21], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[22], and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Académie Française. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Académie Française. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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