John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier
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Summary
John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier was born on November 7, 1680[1], in Castres[2]. He died on April 28, 1770[3], in Cobham[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and general field marshal[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 17, 1680[9]
- Father: Louis de Ligonnier, Seigneur de Montcuquet[10]
- Mother: Louise du Poncet[11]
- Child: Penelope Ligonier[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[13]
- Position held: member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain[14], member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[15], member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[16], Master-General of the Ordnance[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[18]
- Member of: Royal Society[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Noble title: viscount[21], Viscount Ligonier[22], Earl Ligonier[23], Baron Ligonier[24]
- Military branch: British Army[25]
- Commons category: John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier[26]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[27]
- Participated in conflict: War of the Austrian Succession[28], War of the Spanish Succession[29], Jacobite rising of 1745[30]
- Family name: Ligonier[31]
- Given name: John[32]
- Depicted by: Field Marshal Jean Louis Ligonier (Later Lord Ligonier) (1680–1770)[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[34], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Sibling: Francis Ligonier[39]
Why It Matters
John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier born?
John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier was born in Castres[2].
Where did John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier die?
John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier died in Cobham[4].
Who were John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's parents?
John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's father was Louis de Ligonnier, Seigneur de Montcuquet[10]. John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier's mother was Louise du Poncet[11].
What did John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier do for work?
John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and general field marshal[7].
What awards did John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].