Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier

French prince (1884–1924)
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Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier

Summary

Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier is a human[1]. Born in Château d'Eu[2], he… he was born on September 9, 1884[3]. He died in Château de Randan[4]. He died on January 30, 1924[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], military personnel[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's place of birth was Château d'Eu[2].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier passed away in Château de Randan[4].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier was born on September 9, 1884[3].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier died on January 30, 1924[5].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier is buried at Dreux Royal Chapel[10].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's father was Prince Philippe, Count of Paris[11].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's mother was Princess María Isabel of Orléans[12].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier was married to María Ysabel Josefa Teodora González de Olañeta y Ibarreta[13].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier held citizenship in France[14].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier worked as an explorer[6].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier worked as a writer[8].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier is recorded as male[16].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's family is recorded as House of Orléans[18].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's noble title is recorded as duke[19].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's Commons category is recorded as Prince Ferdinand, Duke of Montpensier[20].
  • The cause of death was drug overdose[21].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's family name is recorded as Montpensier[22].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's given name is recorded as Ferdinand[23].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': "Ferdinand d'Orléans"}[25].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's sibling is recorded as Prince Philippe, Duke of Orléans[26].
  • Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's sibling is recorded as Princess Louise of Orléans[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's place of birth was Château d'Eu[2]. He was born on September 9, 1884[3]. His father was Prince Philippe, Count of Paris[11]. His mother was Princess María Isabel of Orléans[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], military personnel[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

Personal Life

Among Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's spouses was María Ysabel Josefa Teodora González de Olañeta y Ibarreta[13].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier died on January 30, 1924[5]. He passed away in Château de Randan[4]. The cause of death was drug overdose[21]. Burial took place at Dreux Royal Chapel[10].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier born?

Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier was born in Château d'Eu[2].

Where did Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier die?

Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier passed away in Château de Randan[4].

Who were Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's parents?

Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's father was Prince Philippe, Count of Paris[11]. Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's mother was Princess María Isabel of Orléans[12].

Who was Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier married to?

Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier's spouses include María Ysabel Josefa Teodora González de Olañeta y Ibarreta[13].

What did Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier do for work?

Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier worked as explorer[6], military personnel[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Ferdinand d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, military personnel, writer
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  2. 10w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Place of birth Château d'Eu
    Given name Ferdinand
    Award received Knight of the Legion of Honour
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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