François de Bassompierre

French courtier and Marshal of France (1579-1646)
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François de Bassompierre
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Summary

François de Bassompierre was born on April 12, 1579[1], in Haroué[2]. He died on October 12, 1646[3], in Provins[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (586 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Christophe II de Bassompierre, Baron de Bassompierre[8]
  • Mother: Louise Le Picart[9]
  • Spouse: Louise Marguerite of Lorraine[10]
  • Child: Louis de Bassompierre[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12]
  • Native language: French[13]
  • Position held: ambassador[14], Governor of the Bastille[15]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[16], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[17], Marshal of France[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Military branch: army[21]
  • Commons category: François de Bassompierre[22]
  • Military, police or special rank: Marshal of France[23]
  • Family name: de Bassompierre[24]
  • Given name: François[25]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31]
  • Commons Creator page: François de Bassompierre[32]
  • Name in native language: François de Bassompierre[33]
  • Writing language: French[34]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[35]

Why It Matters

François de Bassompierre has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was François de Bassompierre born?

François de Bassompierre's place of birth was Haroué[2].

Where did François de Bassompierre die?

François de Bassompierre died in Provins[4].

Who were François de Bassompierre's parents?

François de Bassompierre's father was Christophe II de Bassompierre, Baron de Bassompierre[8]. François de Bassompierre's mother was Louise Le Picart[9].

Who was François de Bassompierre married to?

François de Bassompierre's spouses include Louise Marguerite of Lorraine[10].

What did François de Bassompierre do for work?

François de Bassompierre worked as a diplomat[5] and military personnel[6].

What awards did François de Bassompierre receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[16], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[17], and Marshal of France[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  14. [19] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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