Eugene of Savoy

prince of the house of Savoy, then commander in chief of the armies of the Holy Roman Empire (1663-1736)
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Eugene of Savoy
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Eugene of Savoy

Summary

Eugene of Savoy is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on October 18, 1663[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on April 21, 1736[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], military leader[7], and army officer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Eugene of Savoy…
  • Eugene of Savoy passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Eugene of Savoy was born on October 18, 1663[3].
  • Eugene of Savoy died on April 21, 1736[5].
  • Eugene of Savoy is buried at Prince Eugene Chapel[10].
  • Eugene of Savoy is buried at Turin Cathedral[11].
  • Eugene of Savoy's father was Eugene Maurice, Count of Soissons[12].
  • Eugene of Savoy's mother was Olympia Mancini[13].
  • Eugene of Savoy held citizenship in Duchy of Savoy[14].
  • Eugene of Savoy worked as a military officer[6].
  • Eugene of Savoy worked as a military leader[7].
  • Eugene of Savoy worked as an army officer[8].
  • Eugene of Savoy held the position of ambassador of Austria to France[15].
  • Eugene of Savoy held the position of Governor of Milan[16].
  • Eugene of Savoy was employed by Austrian Federal Government[17].
  • Eugene of Savoy received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[18].
  • Eugene of Savoy is recorded as male[19].
  • Eugene of Savoy's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Eugene of Savoy's family is recorded as House of Savoy[21].
  • Eugene of Savoy's noble title is recorded as prince[22].
  • Eugene of Savoy's military branch is recorded as Army of the Holy Roman Empire[23].
  • Eugene of Savoy's Commons category is recorded as Prince Eugene of Savoy[24].
  • Eugene of Savoy's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • Eugene of Savoy's military, police or special rank is recorded as generalissimo[26].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eugene of Savoy was born in Paris[2]. He was born on October 18, 1663[3]. His father was Eugene Maurice, Count of Soissons[12]. His mother was Olympia Mancini[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], military leader[7], and army officer[8]. Among Eugene of Savoy's employers was Austrian Federal Government[17]. Positions held include ambassador of Austria to France[15], a position[28], in France[29] and Governor of Milan[16], a noble title[30].

Recognition

Eugene of Savoy received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[18].

Death and Burial

Eugene of Savoy died on April 21, 1736[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[27]. Recorded place of burial include Prince Eugene Chapel[10] and Turin Cathedral[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eugene of Savoy include 7th SS Volunteer Mountain Division Prinz Eugen[31], a German moutain division[32], in Nazi Germany[33], founded in 1941[34]; Prinz Eugen, der edle Ritter[35], a literary work[36]; Rosa 'Amber Queen'[37], a rose cultivar[38], founded in 1984[39]; Eugenio di Savoia[40], a light cruiser[41]; and German cruiser Prinz Eugen[42], a heavy cruiser[43].

Why It Matters

Eugene of Savoy has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include 7th SS Volunteer Mountain Division Prinz Eugen[31], a German moutain division[32], in Nazi Germany[33], founded in 1941[34]; Prinz Eugen, der edle Ritter[35], a literary work[36]; Rosa 'Amber Queen'[37], a rose cultivar[38], founded in 1984[39]; Eugenio di Savoia[40], a light cruiser[41]; and German cruiser Prinz Eugen[42], a heavy cruiser[43].

FAQs

Where was Eugene of Savoy born?

Eugene of Savoy's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Eugene of Savoy die?

Eugene of Savoy passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Eugene of Savoy's parents?

Eugene of Savoy's father was Eugene Maurice, Count of Soissons[12]. Eugene of Savoy's mother was Olympia Mancini[13].

What did Eugene of Savoy do for work?

Eugene of Savoy worked as military officer[6], military leader[7], and army officer[8].

What awards did Eugene of Savoy receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[18].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Savoyen, Eugen Prinz von (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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