James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick

Summary

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick is a human^[1]. He was born in Moulins^[2]. He was born on August 21, 1670^[3]. He died in Philippsburg^[4]. He died on June 12, 1734^[5]. He worked as a military personnel^[6], politician^[7], governor^[8], and general field marshal^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,542 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick's place of birth was Moulins^[2].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick died in Philippsburg^[4].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was born on August 21, 1670^[3].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick died on June 12, 1734^[5].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick's father was James II of England^[11].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick's mother was Arabella Churchill^[12].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was married to Honora Burke^[13].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was married to Anne Bulkeley^[14].
• A child of James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was François de Fitz-James^[15].
• A child of James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was Charles de Fitz-James, 4th Duke of Fitz-James^[16].
• A child of James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was James Fitz-James Stuart, 2nd Duke of Berwick^[17].
• A child of James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was Henry Jacques de Fitz-James^[18].
• A child of James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was Henriette FitzJames^[19].
• A child of James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was Henri de Fitz-James^[20].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick held citizenship in Kingdom of France^[21].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[22].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick is identified as part of the English people ethnic group^[23].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick worked as a military personnel^[6].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick's professions included politician^[7].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick's professions included governor^[8].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick worked as a general field marshal^[9].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick held the position of member of the House of Lords^[24].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick held the position of Military governor of Strasbourg^[25].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick held the position of Captain General of Catalonia^[26].
• James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire^[27].

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Origins and Family

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was born in Moulins^[2]. He was born on August 21, 1670^[3]. His father was James II of England^[11]. His mother was Arabella Churchill^[12]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group^[23].

Education

Educated at collège Henri-IV de La Flèche^[28], University of Paris^[29], and College of Juilly^[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel^[6], politician^[7], governor^[8], and general field marshal^[9]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords^[24], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1801^[33]; Military governor of Strasbourg^[25]; Captain General of Catalonia^[26], a historical position^[34], in Spain^[35]; and Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire^[27], a position^[36], in United Kingdom^[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[38], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[39], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[40], and Order of the Garter^[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Honora Burke^[13], 1674–1698^[42] and Anne Bulkeley^[14], a courtier^[43], 1673–1751^[44]. Children include François de Fitz-James^[15], a Catholic priest^[45], 1709–1764^[46], of France^[47]; Charles de Fitz-James, 4th Duke of Fitz-James^[16], a military officer^[48], 1712–1787^[49], of France^[50], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[51]; James Fitz-James Stuart, 2nd Duke of Berwick^[17], a diplomat^[52], 1696–1738^[53], of Spain^[54], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[55]; Henry Jacques de Fitz-James^[18], 1702–1721^[56]; Henriette FitzJames^[19], 1705–1739^[57]; and Henri de Fitz-James^[20], 1711–1731^[58], of France^[59].

Death and Burial

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick died on June 12, 1734^[5]. He died in Philippsburg^[4].

Why It Matters

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,542 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[60] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[61]

FAQs

Where was James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick born?

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was born in Moulins^[2].

Where did James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick die?

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick passed away in Philippsburg^[4].

Who were James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick's parents?

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick's father was James II of England^[11]. James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick's mother was Arabella Churchill^[12].

Who was James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick married to?

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick's spouses include Honora Burke^[13] and Anne Bulkeley^[14].

What did James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick do for work?

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick worked as military personnel^[6], politician^[7], governor^[8], and general field marshal^[9].

Where did James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick go to school?

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick was educated at collège Henri-IV de La Flèche^[28], University of Paris^[29], and College of Juilly^[30].

What awards did James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[38], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[39], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[40], and Order of the Garter^[41].