Louis de Pourtales
Swiss-Prussian military officer, diplomat and politician (1773-1848)
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Summary
Louis de Pourtales was born on May 14, 1773[1], in Neuchâtel[2]. He died on May 8, 1848[3], in Neuchâtel[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], military officer[6], and politician[7]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Family cemetery de Pourtalès[9]
- Father: Jacques-Louis de Pourtalès[10]
- Mother: Rose Augustine de Luze[11]
- Child: Louis Auguste de Pourtalès[12], Alexandre Joseph de Pourtalès[13]
- Country of citizenship: Principality of Neuchâtel[14], Kingdom of Prussia[15], First French Empire[16], Switzerland[17]
- Position held: mayor[18], Councillor of State[19], president[20]
- Award received: Order of the Red Eagle[21]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: House of Pourtalès[24]
- Noble title: count[25]
- Commons category: Louis de Pourtalès[26]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[27]
- Family name: de Pourtalès[28]
- Given name: Louis[29]
- Relative: Hermann de Pourtalès[30], Auguste de Pourtalès[31], Pierre Maurice de Pourtalès[32], Albert Pourtalès[33], Edmond de Pourtalès[34], Jacques-Robert de Pourtalès[35], Horace de Saussure[36], René de Saussure[37], Léopold de Saussure[38], Ferdinand de Saussure[39], Jacques de Saussure[40], Raymond de Saussure[41], Jean de Saussure[42], Thierry de Saussure[43]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Neuchâtel[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[45], English[46]
- Owner of: Castle with Farm Buildings, Attic, Orangery with Oven and Shed, Well, and Garden[47]
- Sibling: Frédéric de Pourtalès[48], James Pourtales-Gorgier[49]
FAQs
Where was Louis de Pourtales born?
Louis de Pourtales's place of birth was Neuchâtel[2].
Where did Louis de Pourtales die?
Louis de Pourtales passed away in Neuchâtel[4].
Who were Louis de Pourtales's parents?
Louis de Pourtales's father was Jacques-Louis de Pourtalès[10]. Louis de Pourtales's mother was Rose Augustine de Luze[11].
What did Louis de Pourtales do for work?
Louis de Pourtales worked as a diplomat[5], military officer[6], and politician[7].
What awards did Louis de Pourtales receive?
Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle[21].