Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne

Summary

Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Brussels^[2]. He was born on January 28, 1804^[3]. He passed away in Brussels^[4]. He died on May 20, 1880^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and diplomat^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne was born in Brussels^[2].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne died in Brussels^[4].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne was born on January 28, 1804^[3].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne was born on January 1, 1804^[9].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne died on May 20, 1880^[5].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne died on January 1, 1880^[10].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne's father was Louis-Eugène Lamoral de Ligne^[11].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne's mother was Josepha Louise van der Noot Gravin van Duras^[12].
• Among Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne's spouses was Hedwige Lubomirska^[13].
• Among Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne's spouses was Mélanie de Conflans^[14].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne was married to Nathalie de Trazegnies^[15].
• A child of Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne was Prince Henri de Ligne^[16].
• A child of Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne was Prince Charles de Ligne^[17].
• A child of Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne was Princess Natalie de Ligne^[18].
• A child of Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne was Princess Marie Georgine de Ligne^[19].
• A child of Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne was Edward de Ligne^[20].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne held citizenship in Belgium^[21].
• French was Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne's native language^[22].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne's professions included politician^[6].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne worked as a diplomat^[7].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne held the position of Senator of Belgium^[23].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne held the position of President of the Belgian Senate^[24].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne held the position of ambassador of Belgium to France^[25].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[26].
• Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brussels^[2], Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne… Recorded date of birth include January 28, 1804^[3] and January 1, 1804^[9]. His father was Louis-Eugène Lamoral de Ligne^[11]. His mother was Josepha Louise van der Noot Gravin van Duras^[12]. French was his native language^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and diplomat^[7]. Positions held include Senator of Belgium^[23]; President of the Belgian Senate^[24], a public office^[28], in Belgium^[29], founded in 1830^[30]; and ambassador of Belgium to France^[25], a position^[31], in France^[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[26], a grade of an order^[33], in France^[34]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[27], a grade of an order^[35]; Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold^[36], a grade of an order^[37], in Belgium^[38]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎^[39], a grade of an order^[40], in Vatican City^[41]; Order of Saint Januarius^[42], a dynastic order of knighthood^[43], in Kingdom of Naples^[44], founded in 1738^[45]; and Minister of State^[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hedwige Lubomirska^[13], 1815–1895^[47], of Poland^[48]; Mélanie de Conflans^[14], 1802–1833^[49], of France^[50]; and Nathalie de Trazegnies^[15], 1811–1835^[51]. Children include Prince Henri de Ligne^[16], 1824–1871^[52], of Belgium^[53]; Prince Charles de Ligne^[17], 1837–1914^[54], of Belgium^[55]; Princess Natalie de Ligne^[18], 1835–1863^[56], of Belgium^[57]; Princess Marie Georgine de Ligne^[19], 1843–1898^[58]; and Edward de Ligne^[20], 1839–1911^[59]. Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne was affiliated with the Liberal Party^[60].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 20, 1880^[5] and January 1, 1880^[10]. Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne died in Brussels^[4].

Why It Matters

Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[61] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[62]

FAQs

Where was Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne born?

Born in Brussels^[2], Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne…

Where did Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne die?

Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne passed away in Brussels^[4].

Who were Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne's parents?

Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne's father was Louis-Eugène Lamoral de Ligne^[11]. Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne's mother was Josepha Louise van der Noot Gravin van Duras^[12].

Who was Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne married to?

Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne's spouses include Hedwige Lubomirska^[13], Mélanie de Conflans^[14], and Nathalie de Trazegnies^[15].

What did Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne do for work?

Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne worked as politician^[6] and diplomat^[7].

What awards did Eugène, 8th Prince of Ligne receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[26], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[27], Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold^[36], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎^[39].