Gaspard II de Coligny
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Summary
Gaspard II de Coligny was born on February 16, 1519[1], in Châtillon-Coligny[2]. He died on August 24, 1572[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], aristocrat[7], admiral[8], and military leader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,669 views/month, #7,018 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Gaspard I de Coligny[11]
- Mother: Louise de Montmorency[12]
- Spouse: Charlotte de Laval[13], Jacqueline de Montbel d'Entremont[14]
- Child: Louise de Coligny[15], François de Coligny[16], Charles de Coligny[17], Beatrix de Coligny, Comtesse d'Entremont[18]
- Country of citizenship: France[19]
- Position held: Governor (France)[20]
- Award received: Admiral of France[21]
- Religion or worldview: Reformed Christianity[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: Coligny[24]
- Noble title: baron[25], count[26], Pair of France[27]
- Killed by: Besme[28]
- Commons category: Gaspard de Coligny[29]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[30]
- Cause of death: defenestration[31]
- Participated in conflict: French Wars of Religion[32], St. Bartholomew's Day massacre[33]
- Family name: de Coligny[34]
- Given name: Gaspard[35]
- Significant event: St. Bartholomew's Day massacre[36], attempted murder[37]
- Allegiance: Huguenots[38]
- Relative: Friederike Marie Canier[39]
- Manner of death: homicide[40]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Admiral Gaspard II de Coligny[41]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[44], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[45], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[46], The New Student's Reference Work[47]
- Convicted of: high treason[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gaspard II de Coligny include rue de l'Amiral-de-Coligny[49], a street[50], in France[51].
Why It Matters
Gaspard II de Coligny has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include rue de l'Amiral-de-Coligny[49], a street[50], in France[51].
FAQs
Where was Gaspard II de Coligny born?
Gaspard II de Coligny was born in Châtillon-Coligny[2].
Where did Gaspard II de Coligny die?
Gaspard II de Coligny passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Gaspard II de Coligny's parents?
Gaspard II de Coligny's father was Gaspard I de Coligny[11]. Gaspard II de Coligny's mother was Louise de Montmorency[12].
Who was Gaspard II de Coligny married to?
Gaspard II de Coligny's spouses include Charlotte de Laval[13] and Jacqueline de Montbel d'Entremont[14].
What did Gaspard II de Coligny do for work?
Gaspard II de Coligny worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], aristocrat[7], admiral[8], and military leader[9].
What awards did Gaspard II de Coligny receive?
Honors received include Admiral of France[21].