Gaspard II de Coligny

French nobleman and admiral and Huguenot leader (1519–1572)
Person human Q204975
Gaspard II de Coligny
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Gaspard II de Coligny

Summary

Gaspard II de Coligny is a human[1]. Born in Châtillon-Coligny[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1519[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on August 24, 1572[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and aristocrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (796 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gaspard II de Coligny's place of birth was Châtillon-Coligny[2].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny passed away in Paris[4].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny was born on February 16, 1519[3].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny died on August 24, 1572[5].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny's father was Gaspard I de Coligny[10].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny's mother was Louise de Montmorency[11].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny was married to Charlotte de Laval[12].
  • Among Gaspard II de Coligny's spouses was Jacqueline de Montbel d'Entremont[13].
  • A child of Gaspard II de Coligny was Louise de Coligny[14].
  • A child of Gaspard II de Coligny was François de Coligny[15].
  • A child of Gaspard II de Coligny was Charles de Coligny[16].
  • A child of Gaspard II de Coligny was Beatrix de Coligny, Comtesse d'Entremont[17].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny held citizenship in France[18].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny's professions included politician[6].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny held the position of Governor (France)[19].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny received the Admiral of France[20].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[21].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny is recorded as male[22].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny's family is recorded as Coligny[24].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny's noble title is recorded as baron[25].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny's noble title is recorded as count[26].
  • Gaspard II de Coligny's noble title is recorded as Pair of France[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Châtillon-Coligny[2], Gaspard II de Coligny… he was born on February 16, 1519[3]. His father was Gaspard I de Coligny[10]. His mother was Louise de Montmorency[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and aristocrat[8]. Gaspard II de Coligny held the position of Governor (France)[19].

Recognition

Gaspard II de Coligny received the Admiral of France[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Charlotte de Laval[12], 1530–1568[28], of France[29] and Jacqueline de Montbel d'Entremont[13], a lady-in-waiting[30], 1541–1599[31], of France[32]. Children include Louise de Coligny[14], a consort[33], 1555–1620[34], of France[35]; François de Coligny[15], a military personnel[36], 1557–1591[37], of France[38]; Charles de Coligny[16], 1564–1632[39], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[40]; and Beatrix de Coligny, Comtesse d'Entremont[17], 1572–1671[41]. Gaspard II de Coligny's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[21].

Death and Burial

Gaspard II de Coligny died on August 24, 1572[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was defenestration[42].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gaspard II de Coligny include rue de l'Amiral-de-Coligny[43], a street[44], in France[45].

Why It Matters

Gaspard II de Coligny ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (796 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include rue de l'Amiral-de-Coligny[43], a street[44], in France[45].

FAQs

Where was Gaspard II de Coligny born?

Gaspard II de Coligny was born in Châtillon-Coligny[2].

Where did Gaspard II de Coligny die?

Gaspard II de Coligny passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Gaspard II de Coligny's parents?

Gaspard II de Coligny's father was Gaspard I de Coligny[10]. Gaspard II de Coligny's mother was Louise de Montmorency[11].

Who was Gaspard II de Coligny married to?

Gaspard II de Coligny's spouses include Charlotte de Laval[12] and Jacqueline de Montbel d'Entremont[13].

What did Gaspard II de Coligny do for work?

Gaspard II de Coligny worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and aristocrat[8].

What awards did Gaspard II de Coligny receive?

Honors received include Admiral of France[20].

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  4. [10] . Q24444401. wikidata.org.
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  24. [42] . Q24444401. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel, aristocrat
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  3. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title baron, count, Pair of France
    Spouse Charlotte de Laval, Jacqueline de Montbel d'Entremont
    Occupation politician, military personnel, aristocrat
    Family name de Coligny
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