Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis
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Summary
Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis was born on August 20, 1719[1], in Ajac[2]. He died on November 20, 1787[3], in Arras[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and soldier[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (494 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 23, 1720[8]
- Date of death: November 26, 1787[9]
- Father: Jean de Lévis, seigneur d'Ajac et de Tauters[10]
- Mother: Jeanne de Maguelonne[11]
- Spouse: Augustine Gabrielle Michel[12]
- Child: Pierre Marc Gaston de Lévis, Duke of Lévis[13], Marie Gabrielle Artois de Levis[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Award received: Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[16], Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[17], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[18], Marshal of France[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: House of Levis[21]
- Noble title: duke[22]
- Military branch: French Army[23]
- Commons category: François Gaston de Lévis, Duke of Lévis[24]
- Military, police or special rank: Marshal of France[25]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[26]
- Participated in conflict: War of the Polish Succession[27], War of the Austrian Succession[28], Battle of Dettingen[29], Seven Years' War[30], Siege of Fort William Henry[31], Battle of Carillon[32], Battle of Beauport[33], Battle of Sainte-Foy[34], Battle of Nauheim[35]
- Family name: de Lévis[36]
- Given name: François[37], Francis[38], Gaston[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40]
- Name in native language: François Gaston de Lévis[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis include Lévis[42], a city or town of Quebec[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1861[45].
Why It Matters
Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for him include Lévis[42], a city or town of Quebec[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1861[45].
FAQs
Where was Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis born?
Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis's place of birth was Ajac[2].
Where did Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis die?
Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis passed away in Arras[4].
Who were Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis's parents?
Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis's father was Jean de Lévis, seigneur d'Ajac et de Tauters[10]. Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis's mother was Jeanne de Maguelonne[11].
Who was Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis married to?
Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis's spouses include Augustine Gabrielle Michel[12].
What did Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis do for work?
Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis worked as a military personnel[5] and soldier[6].
What awards did Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[16], Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[17], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[18], and Marshal of France[19].