Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
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Summary
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban was born on May 1633[1] in Saint-Léger-Vauban[2]. He died on March 30, 1707[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an architect[5], military engineer[6], writer[7], general contractor[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,616 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 15, 1633[11]
- Place of burial: Cathédrale Saint-Louis-des-Invalides[12]
- Child: Charlotte Le Prestre de Vauban[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[14]
- Native language: French[15]
- Occupation: military officer[16], marshal[17], governor[18]
- Field of work: architecture[19], civil engineering[20], military affairs[21], military art[22], fortress[23], offensive[24], siege[25], fortification[26], defence of territory[27]
- Position held: president of the French Academy of Sciences[28]
- Notable work: Arras citadel[29], Citadelle de Bitche[30], Fort Liberia[31], Fortress Mont Royal[32]
- Award received: Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[33], Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[34], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[35], Marshal of France[36]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Military branch: army[39]
- Commons category: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban[40]
- Military, police or special rank: Marshal of France[41]
- Archives at: ETH Zurich University Archives[42]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[43]
- Participated in conflict: Fronde[44], War of Devolution[45], Franco-Dutch War[46], War of the Reunions[47], Nine Years' War[48], War of the Spanish Succession[49]
- Family name: Le Prestre[50], de Vauban[51]
- Given name: Sébastien[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban[53]
- Commons gallery: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban[54]
- Work location: Lille[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban include place Vauban[56], a square[57], in France[58]; Barrage Vauban[59], a bridge castle[60], in France[61], founded in 1680[62]; crowd control barrier[63]; and 16447 Vauban[64], an asteroid[65].
Why It Matters
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Entities named for him include place Vauban[56], a square[57], in France[58]; Barrage Vauban[59], a bridge castle[60], in France[61], founded in 1680[62]; crowd control barrier[63]; and 16447 Vauban[64], an asteroid[65].
FAQs
Where was Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban born?
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban was born in Saint-Léger-Vauban[2].
Where did Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban die?
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban died in Paris[4].
What did Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban do for work?
Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban worked as an architect[5], military engineer[6], writer[7], general contractor[8], and engineer[9].
What awards did Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[33], Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[34], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[35], and Marshal of France[36].