Pontus De la Gardie

French noble (1520-1585)
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Pontus De la Gardie
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Pontus De la Gardie

Summary

Pontus De la Gardie is a human[1]. Born in Caunes-Minervois[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1520[3]. He died in Narva[4]. He died on November 5, 1585[5]. He worked as a politician[6], land owner[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Pontus De la Gardie's place of birth was Caunes-Minervois[2].
  • Pontus De la Gardie passed away in Narva[4].
  • Pontus De la Gardie was born on January 1, 1520[3].
  • Pontus De la Gardie died on November 5, 1585[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Mary's Cathedral[10].
  • Pontus De la Gardie's father was Jacques d'Escouperie, Seigneur de Bussol de La Gardie[11].
  • Pontus De la Gardie's mother was Catherine de Sainte-Colombe[12].
  • Among Pontus De la Gardie's spouses was Sofia Johansdotter (Gyllenhielm)[13].
  • A child of Pontus De la Gardie was Brita De la Gardie[14].
  • A child of Pontus De la Gardie was Johan Pontusson De la Gardie[15].
  • A child of Pontus De la Gardie was Jacob De la Gardie[16].
  • Pontus De la Gardie held citizenship in Sweden[17].
  • Pontus De la Gardie held citizenship in Kingdom of France[18].
  • French was Pontus De la Gardie's native language[19].
  • Pontus De la Gardie's professions included politician[6].
  • Pontus De la Gardie worked as a land owner[7].
  • Pontus De la Gardie's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Pontus De la Gardie is recorded as male[20].
  • Pontus De la Gardie's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Pontus De la Gardie's family is recorded as De la Gardie[22].
  • Pontus De la Gardie's noble title is recorded as baron[23].
  • Pontus De la Gardie's Commons category is recorded as Pontus De la Gardie[24].
  • Pontus De la Gardie's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • The cause of death was drowning[26].
  • Pontus De la Gardie was part of the conflict Northern Seven Years' War[27].

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Origins and Family

Pontus De la Gardie's place of birth was Caunes-Minervois[2]. He was born on January 1, 1520[3]. His father was Jacques d'Escouperie, Seigneur de Bussol de La Gardie[11]. His mother was Catherine de Sainte-Colombe[12]. French was his native language[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], land owner[7], and military personnel[8].

Personal Life

Among Pontus De la Gardie's spouses was Sofia Johansdotter (Gyllenhielm)[13]. Children include Brita De la Gardie[14], 1581–1645[28], of Sweden[29]; Johan Pontusson De la Gardie[15], a land owner[30], 1582–1640[31], of Sweden[32]; and Jacob De la Gardie[16], a politician[33], 1583–1652[34], of Sweden[35], specialised in military service[36].

Death and Burial

Pontus De la Gardie died on November 5, 1585[5]. He died in Narva[4]. The cause of death was drowning[26]. He is buried at St. Mary's Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Pontus De la Gardie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Pontus De la Gardie born?

Pontus De la Gardie's place of birth was Caunes-Minervois[2].

Where did Pontus De la Gardie die?

Pontus De la Gardie passed away in Narva[4].

Who were Pontus De la Gardie's parents?

Pontus De la Gardie's father was Jacques d'Escouperie, Seigneur de Bussol de La Gardie[11]. Pontus De la Gardie's mother was Catherine de Sainte-Colombe[12].

Who was Pontus De la Gardie married to?

Pontus De la Gardie's spouses include Sofia Johansdotter (Gyllenhielm)[13].

What did Pontus De la Gardie do for work?

Pontus De la Gardie worked as politician[6], land owner[7], and military personnel[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q110246590. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Q110246590. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Genealogics. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Q110246590. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Q110246590. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, land owner, military personnel
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32116|batch #32116]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (29)"
  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Brita De la Gardie, Johan Pontusson De la Gardie, Jacob De la Gardie
    Participated in conflict Northern Seven Years' War, Livonian War, Seven Years' War
    Military, police or special rank general
    On focus list of wikimedia project Eesti 1000
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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