Louis II, Prince of Monaco

prince of Monaco (1870-1949)
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Louis II, Prince of Monaco
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Louis II, Prince of Monaco

Summary

Louis II, Prince of Monaco is a human[1]. Born in Baden-Baden[2], he… he was born on July 12, 1870[3]. He died in Monaco[4]. He died on May 9, 1949[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Baden-Baden[2], Louis II, Prince of Monaco…
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco passed away in Monaco[4].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco was born on July 12, 1870[3].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco died on May 9, 1949[5].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco is buried at Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate[9].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco's father was Albert I, Prince of Monaco[10].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco's mother was Mary Victoria Douglas-Hamilton[11].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco was married to Ghislaine Dommanget[12].
  • A child of Louis II, Prince of Monaco was Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois[13].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco held citizenship in Monaco[14].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco's professions included politician[7].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco held the position of Prince of Monaco[15].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[16].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco's education included a stint at Collège Stanislas de Paris[17].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco received the Order of the Francisque[18].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco received the Order of Muhammad Ali[19].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco received the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[21].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco received the Colonial Medal[22].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[23].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco is recorded as male[25].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Louis II, Prince of Monaco's family is recorded as House of Grimaldi[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Louis II, Prince of Monaco was born in Baden-Baden[2]. He was born on July 12, 1870[3]. His father was Albert I, Prince of Monaco[10]. His mother was Mary Victoria Douglas-Hamilton[11].

Education

Educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[16], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1802[30], headquartered in Guer[31] and Collège Stanislas de Paris[17], a school[32], in France[33], founded in 1804[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Louis II, Prince of Monaco held the position of Prince of Monaco[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Francisque[18], an order[35], in France[36], founded in 1941[37]; Order of Muhammad Ali[19], an order[38], in Kingdom of Egypt[39], founded in 1915[40]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20], a courage award[41], in France[42], founded in 1915[43]; Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[21], a military decoration[44], in France[45], founded in 1921[46]; Colonial Medal[22], a campaign medal[47], in France[48], founded in 1893[49]; and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[23], a grade of an order[50], in Denmark[51].

Personal Life

Among Louis II, Prince of Monaco's spouses was Ghislaine Dommanget[12]. A child of him was Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].

Death and Burial

Louis II, Prince of Monaco died on May 9, 1949[5]. He died in Monaco[4]. He is buried at Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Louis II, Prince of Monaco include Stade Louis II[52], a multi-purpose sports venue[53], in Monaco[54], founded in 1939[55].

Why It Matters

Louis II, Prince of Monaco has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Entities named for him include Stade Louis II[52], a multi-purpose sports venue[53], in Monaco[54], founded in 1939[55].

FAQs

Where was Louis II, Prince of Monaco born?

Louis II, Prince of Monaco's place of birth was Baden-Baden[2].

Where did Louis II, Prince of Monaco die?

Louis II, Prince of Monaco passed away in Monaco[4].

Who were Louis II, Prince of Monaco's parents?

Louis II, Prince of Monaco's father was Albert I, Prince of Monaco[10]. Louis II, Prince of Monaco's mother was Mary Victoria Douglas-Hamilton[11].

Who was Louis II, Prince of Monaco married to?

Louis II, Prince of Monaco's spouses include Ghislaine Dommanget[12].

What did Louis II, Prince of Monaco do for work?

Louis II, Prince of Monaco worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

Where did Louis II, Prince of Monaco go to school?

Louis II, Prince of Monaco was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[16] and Collège Stanislas de Paris[17].

What awards did Louis II, Prince of Monaco receive?

Honors received include Order of the Francisque[18], Order of Muhammad Ali[19], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[20], and Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[21].

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Class ancestry

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