Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally

Governor of French India (1702-1766)
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Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally

Summary

Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally is a human[1]. Born in Romans-sur-Isère[2], he… he was born on January 13, 1702[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on May 6, 1766[5]. He worked as a soldier[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], military officer[9], and military commander[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (308 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally was born in Romans-sur-Isère[2].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally passed away in Paris[4].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally was born on January 13, 1702[3].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally died on May 6, 1766[5].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's father was Gerard Lally[12].
  • A child of Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally was Gérard de Lally-Tollendal[13].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally held citizenship in France[14].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally worked as a soldier[6].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's professions included politician[7].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's professions included military officer[9].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's professions included military commander[10].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's field of work was military affairs[15].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's field of work was politics[16].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Louis[17].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally received the Order of Saint Louis[18].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally is recorded as male[19].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's noble title is recorded as count[21].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Arthur de Lally-Tollendal[22].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's military, police or special rank is recorded as maréchal de camp[23].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[24].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's family name is recorded as Q14915259[25].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's political ideology is recorded as Jacobitism[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's place of birth was Romans-sur-Isère[2]. He was born on January 13, 1702[3]. His father was Gerard Lally[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], military officer[9], and military commander[10]. Fields of work include military affairs[15], a concept[28] and politics[16], an academic discipline[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Louis[17], a grade of an order[30], in France[31] and Order of Saint Louis[18], an order[32], in France[33], founded in 1693[34].

Personal Life

A child of Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally was Gérard de Lally-Tollendal[13].

Death and Burial

Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally died on May 6, 1766[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[24].

Why It Matters

Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (308 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally born?

Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's place of birth was Romans-sur-Isère[2].

Where did Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally die?

Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's parents?

Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally's father was Gerard Lally[12].

What did Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally do for work?

Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally worked as soldier[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], military officer[9], and military commander[10].

What awards did Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Louis[17] and Order of Saint Louis[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Political ideology Jacobitism
    Place of birth Romans-sur-Isère
    Military, police or special rank maréchal de camp
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