Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
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Summary
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban was born on May 1633[1] in Saint-Léger-Vauban[2]. He died on March 30, 1707[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an architect[5], military engineer[6], writer[7], general contractor[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,421 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cathédrale Saint-Louis-des-Invalides[11]
- Child: Charlotte Le Prestre de Vauban[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Occupation: military officer[15], marshal[16], governor[17]
- Field of work: architecture[18], civil engineering[19], military affairs[20], military art[21], fortress[22], offensive[23], siege[24], fortification[25], defence of territory[26]
- Position held: president of the French Academy of Sciences[27]
- Notable work: Arras citadel[28], Citadelle de Bitche[29], Fort Liberia[30], Fortress Mont Royal[31]
- Award received: Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[32], Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[33], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[34], Marshal of France[35]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Military branch: army[38]
- Commons category: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban[39]
- Military, police or special rank: Marshal of France[40]
- Archives at: ETH Zurich University Archives[41]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[42]
- Participated in conflict: Fronde[43], War of Devolution[44], Franco-Dutch War[45], War of the Reunions[46], Nine Years' War[47], War of the Spanish Succession[48]
- Family name: Le Prestre[49], de Vauban[50]
- Given name: Sébastien[51]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban[52]
- Commons gallery: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban[53]
- Work location: Lille[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban include Barrage Vauban[55], a bridge castle[56], in France[57], founded in 1680[58]; crowd control barrier[59]; place Vauban[60], a square[61], in France[62]; and 16447 Vauban[63], an asteroid[64].
Why It Matters
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Entities named for him include Barrage Vauban[55], a bridge castle[56], in France[57], founded in 1680[58]; crowd control barrier[59]; place Vauban[60], a square[61], in France[62]; and 16447 Vauban[63], an asteroid[64].
FAQs
Where was Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban born?
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban was born in Saint-Léger-Vauban[2].
Where did Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban die?
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban died in Paris[4].
What did Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban do for work?
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban worked as an architect[5], military engineer[6], writer[7], general contractor[8], and engineer[9].
What awards did Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[32], Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[33], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[34], and Marshal of France[35].