Eugene of Savoy
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Summary
Eugene of Savoy was born on October 18, 1663[1], in Paris[2]. He died on April 21, 1736[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], military leader[6], and army officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,229 views/month, #6,434 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Prince Eugene Chapel[9], Turin Cathedral[10]
- Father: Eugene Maurice, Count of Soissons[11]
- Mother: Olympia Mancini[12]
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Savoy[13]
- Position held: ambassador of Austria to France[14], Governor of Milan[15]
- Employer: Austrian Federal Government[16]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family: House of Savoy[19]
- Noble title: prince[20]
- Military branch: Army of the Holy Roman Empire[21]
- Commons category: Prince Eugene of Savoy[22]
- Military, police or special rank: general[23], generalissimo[24]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[25]
- Participated in conflict: Great Turkish War[26], Battle of Vienna[27], Battle of Buda[28], Battle of Mohács[29], Siege of Belgrade[30], Battle of Zenta[31], Battle of Staffarda[32], Battle of Marsaglia[33], Battle of Carpi[34], Battle of Chiari[35], Battle of Blenheim[36], Siege of Turin[37], Siege of Toulon[38], Battle of Oudenarde[39]
- Family name: de Savoie[40], Carignan[41]
- Given name: Eugen[42], Franz[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Prince Eugene of Savoy[44]
- Commons gallery: Prince Eugene of Savoy[45]
- Allegiance: Holy Roman Empire[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Eugene of Savoy include German cruiser Prinz Eugen[48], a heavy cruiser[49]; 7th SS Volunteer Mountain Division Prinz Eugen[50], a German moutain division[51], in Nazi Germany[52], founded in 1941[53]; Prinz Eugen, der edle Ritter[54], a literary work[55]; Eugenio di Savoia[56], a light cruiser[57]; and Rosa 'Amber Queen'[58], a rose cultivar[59], founded in 1984[60].
Why It Matters
Eugene of Savoy has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 105 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include German cruiser Prinz Eugen[48], a heavy cruiser[49]; 7th SS Volunteer Mountain Division Prinz Eugen[50], a German moutain division[51], in Nazi Germany[52], founded in 1941[53]; Prinz Eugen, der edle Ritter[54], a literary work[55]; Eugenio di Savoia[56], a light cruiser[57]; and Rosa 'Amber Queen'[58], a rose cultivar[59], founded in 1984[60].
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[11]. Eugene of Savoy's mother was Olympia Mancini[12].
What did Eugene of Savoy do for work?
Eugene of Savoy worked as a military officer[5], military leader[6], and army officer[7].
What awards did Eugene of Savoy receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[17].