Gilles de Rais

Summary

Gilles de Rais is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Champtocé-sur-Loire^[2]. He was born on 1405^[3]. He passed away in Nantes^[4]. He died on October 26, 1440^[5]. He worked as a military personnel^[6], serial killer^[7], and rapist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,010 views/month, #5,469 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Gilles de Rais was born in Champtocé-sur-Loire^[2].
• Gilles de Rais passed away in Nantes^[4].
• Gilles de Rais was born on 1405^[3].
• Gilles de Rais died on October 26, 1440^[5].
• Gilles de Rais died on January 1, 1440^[10].
• Gilles de Rais is buried at Notre-Dame-des-Carmes^[11].
• Gilles de Rais's father was Guy II de Laval-Rais^[12].
• Gilles de Rais's mother was Marie de Craon^[13].
• Among Gilles de Rais's spouses was Catherine de Thouars, Dame de Pouzauges, de Tiffauges, de Chabanais^[14].
• A child of Gilles de Rais was Marie de Laval, Dame de Retz^[15].
• Gilles de Rais held citizenship in France^[16].
• Gilles de Rais worked as a military personnel^[6].
• Gilles de Rais worked as a serial killer^[7].
• Gilles de Rais worked as a rapist^[8].
• Gilles de Rais held the position of Retz baron^[17].
• Gilles de Rais is recorded as male^[18].
• Gilles de Rais's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Gilles de Rais's noble title is recorded as baron^[20].
• Gilles de Rais's Commons category is recorded as Gilles de Rais^[21].
• Gilles de Rais's military, police or special rank is recorded as Marshal of France^[22].
• Gilles de Rais's military, police or special rank is recorded as field marshal^[23].
• The cause of death was hanging to death^[24].
• Gilles de Rais was part of the conflict Hundred Years' War^[25].
• Gilles de Rais was part of the conflict Siege of Orléans^[26].
• Gilles de Rais was part of the conflict Battle of Jargeau^[27].

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Origins and Family

Gilles de Rais was born in Champtocé-sur-Loire^[2]. He was born on 1405^[3]. His father was Guy II de Laval-Rais^[12]. His mother was Marie de Craon^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel^[6], serial killer^[7], and rapist^[8]. Gilles de Rais held the position of Retz baron^[17].

Personal Life

Gilles de Rais was married to Catherine de Thouars, Dame de Pouzauges, de Tiffauges, de Chabanais^[14]. A child of him was Marie de Laval, Dame de Retz^[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 26, 1440^[5] and January 1, 1440^[10]. Gilles de Rais passed away in Nantes^[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death^[24]. Burial took place at Notre-Dame-des-Carmes^[11].

Why It Matters

Gilles de Rais ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,010 views/month, #5,469 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where was Gilles de Rais born?

Gilles de Rais was born in Champtocé-sur-Loire^[2].

Where did Gilles de Rais die?

Gilles de Rais died in Nantes^[4].

Who were Gilles de Rais's parents?

Gilles de Rais's father was Guy II de Laval-Rais^[12]. Gilles de Rais's mother was Marie de Craon^[13].

Who was Gilles de Rais married to?

Gilles de Rais's spouses include Catherine de Thouars, Dame de Pouzauges, de Tiffauges, de Chabanais^[14].

What did Gilles de Rais do for work?

Gilles de Rais worked as military personnel^[6], serial killer^[7], and rapist^[8].