Jean-de-Dieu Soult
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Summary
Jean-de-Dieu Soult was born on March 29, 1769[1], in Saint-Amans-Soult[2]. He died on November 26, 1851[3], in Saint-Amans-Soult[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and art collector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,576 views/month, #6,854 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint-Amans-Soult[9]
- Father: Jean Soult[10]
- Mother: Brigitte de Grenier[11]
- Spouse: Louise Berg[12]
- Child: Napoléon-Hector Soult de Dalmatie[13], Joséphine Louise Hortense Soult[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Position held: Minister of War[16], head of government of France[17], Pair of France[18], Peer of France[19]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20], Marshal of the Empire[21], Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Louis[22], Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[23], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[24], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25], list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[27], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[28], Knight of the Legion of Honour[29], Royal Order of the Seraphim[30]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Family: Soult family[33]
- Noble title: duke[34]
- Member of political party: independent politician[35]
- Military branch: infantry[36]
- Commons category: Jean-de-Dieu Soult[37]
- Military, police or special rank: Marshal of the Empire[38]
- Archives at: Defence Historical Service[39]
- Residence: hôtel du Périgord[40]
- Participated in conflict: Peninsular War[41], Napoleonic Wars[42]
- Family name: Soult[43]
- Given name: Jean-de-Dieu[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jean-de-Dieu Soult[45]
- Commons gallery: Nicolas Jean-de-Dieu Soult[46]
- Allegiance: French First Republic[47]
- Honorific suffix: Peerage of France[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean-de-Dieu Soult include HMS Marshal Soult[49], a monitor[50] and boulevard Soult[51], a boulevard[52], in France[53], founded in 1859[54].
Why It Matters
Jean-de-Dieu Soult has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include HMS Marshal Soult[49], a monitor[50] and boulevard Soult[51], a boulevard[52], in France[53], founded in 1859[54].
FAQs
Where was Jean-de-Dieu Soult born?
Jean-de-Dieu Soult's place of birth was Saint-Amans-Soult[2].
Where did Jean-de-Dieu Soult die?
Jean-de-Dieu Soult died in Saint-Amans-Soult[4].
Who were Jean-de-Dieu Soult's parents?
Jean-de-Dieu Soult's father was Jean Soult[10]. Jean-de-Dieu Soult's mother was Brigitte de Grenier[11].
Who was Jean-de-Dieu Soult married to?
Jean-de-Dieu Soult's spouses include Louise Berg[12].
What did Jean-de-Dieu Soult do for work?
Jean-de-Dieu Soult worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and art collector[7].
What awards did Jean-de-Dieu Soult receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[20], Marshal of the Empire[21], Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Louis[22], and Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[23].