François de Mercy-Argenteau

1781 - 25 Jan 1869
Person human Q20747949
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François de Mercy-Argenteau

Summary

François de Mercy-Argenteau is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liège[2]. He was born on April 10, 1780[3]. He passed away in Argenteau[4]. He died on January 25, 1869[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], envoy[7], and chamberlain[8].

Key Facts

  • François de Mercy-Argenteau was born in Liège[2].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau passed away in Argenteau[4].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau was born on April 10, 1780[3].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau was born on April 12, 1780[9].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau died on January 25, 1869[5].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau is buried at Chapelle de Wixhou[10].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's father was Joseph Louis Eugène, Comte d'Argenteau de Dongelberghe[11].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's mother was Maria Anna, Gräfin von Limburg Stirum[12].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's professions included diplomat[6].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's professions included envoy[7].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's professions included chamberlain[8].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau held the position of governor[13].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau was employed by Napoleon[14].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau was employed by William I of the Netherlands[15].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau is recorded as male[17].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's noble title is recorded as Graf[19].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's Commons category is recorded as François Joseph Charles Marie de Mercy-Argenteau[20].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's given name is recorded as François[21].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's given name is recorded as Joseph[22].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's given name is recorded as Marie[24].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's birth name is recorded as François Joseph Charles Marie de Mercy-Argenteau[25].
  • François de Mercy-Argenteau's short name is recorded as François de Mercy-Argenteau[26].

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Origins and Family

François de Mercy-Argenteau's place of birth was Liège[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 10, 1780[3] and April 12, 1780[9]. His father was Joseph Louis Eugène, Comte d'Argenteau de Dongelberghe[11]. His mother was Maria Anna, Gräfin von Limburg Stirum[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], envoy[7], and chamberlain[8]. Employers include Napoleon[14], a politician[27], 1769–1821[28], of France[29], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[30] and William I of the Netherlands[15], a head of state[31], 1772–1843[32], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[33], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[34], specialised in architecture[35]. François de Mercy-Argenteau held the position of governor[13].

Recognition

François de Mercy-Argenteau received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].

Death and Burial

François de Mercy-Argenteau died on January 25, 1869[5]. He died in Argenteau[4]. He is buried at Chapelle de Wixhou[10].

FAQs

Where was François de Mercy-Argenteau born?

François de Mercy-Argenteau's place of birth was Liège[2].

Where did François de Mercy-Argenteau die?

François de Mercy-Argenteau died in Argenteau[4].

Who were François de Mercy-Argenteau's parents?

François de Mercy-Argenteau's father was Joseph Louis Eugène, Comte d'Argenteau de Dongelberghe[11]. François de Mercy-Argenteau's mother was Maria Anna, Gräfin von Limburg Stirum[12].

What did François de Mercy-Argenteau do for work?

François de Mercy-Argenteau worked as diplomat[6], envoy[7], and chamberlain[8].

What awards did François de Mercy-Argenteau receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Award received Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
    Place of burial Chapelle de Wixhou
    Wikidata description 1781 - 25 Jan 1869
    Place of birth Liège
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