Pontus De la Gardie
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Summary
Pontus De la Gardie was born on January 1, 1520[1], in Caunes-Minervois[2]. He died on November 5, 1585[3], in Narva[4]. He worked as a politician[5], land owner[6], military personnel[7], governor[8], and diplomat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (491 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Mary's Cathedral[11]
- Father: Jacques d'Escouperie, Seigneur de Bussol de La Gardie[12]
- Mother: Catherine de Sainte-Colombe[13]
- Spouse: Sofia Johansdotter (Gyllenhielm)[14]
- Child: Brita De la Gardie[15], Johan Pontusson De la Gardie[16], Jacob De la Gardie[17]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[18], Kingdom of France[19]
- Native language: French[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family: De la Gardie[22]
- Noble title: baron[23]
- Commons category: Pontus De la Gardie[24]
- Military, police or special rank: general[25]
- Cause of death: drowning[26]
- Participated in conflict: Northern Seven Years' War[27], Livonian War[28], Seven Years' War[29]
- Family name: De la Gardie[30]
- Given name: Pontus[31]
- Work location: Narva[32], Priozersk[33], Vyborg[34]
- Manner of death: accidental death[35]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[36], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[38], Q110246590[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[40], French[41]
- Name in native language: Pontus De la Gardie[42]
- Different from: Pontus De la Gardie[43]
- Significant person: Eric XIV of Sweden[44], John III of Sweden[45]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Eesti 1000[46]
Why It Matters
Pontus De la Gardie has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Pontus De la Gardie born?
Pontus De la Gardie's place of birth was Caunes-Minervois[2].
Where did Pontus De la Gardie die?
Pontus De la Gardie died in Narva[4].
Who were Pontus De la Gardie's parents?
Pontus De la Gardie's father was Jacques d'Escouperie, Seigneur de Bussol de La Gardie[12]. Pontus De la Gardie's mother was Catherine de Sainte-Colombe[13].
Who was Pontus De la Gardie married to?
Pontus De la Gardie's spouses include Sofia Johansdotter (Gyllenhielm)[14].
What did Pontus De la Gardie do for work?
Pontus De la Gardie worked as a politician[5], land owner[6], military personnel[7], governor[8], and diplomat[9].