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Claude Louis Hector de Villars

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Marshal General of France

FrancePoliticiansLived 1653 to 1734 · aged 81
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Claude Louis Hector de Villars, Prince of Martigues, Marquis then (1st) Duke of Villars, Viscount of Melun was a French military commander and an illustrious general of Louis XIV. He was one of only six Marshals to have been promoted Marshal General of France.

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The Battle of Denain by Jean Alaux, 1839. Villars winning his most important victory at the Battle of Denain in 1712The Battle of Denain by Jean Alaux, 1839. Villars winning his most important victory at the Battle of Denain in 1712Coat of Arms of duc de Villars in Vaux-le-Vicomte castleCoat of Arms of duc de Villars in Vaux-le-Vicomte castle

Awards 3

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece

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Claude Louis Hector de Villars, Prince of Martigues, Marquis then (1st) Duke of Villars, Viscount of Melun was a French military commander and an illustrious general of Louis XIV. He was one of only six Marshals to have been promoted Marshal General of France. Villars is considered one of the great military commanders produced by his time.

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France
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Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1653 to 1734 · aged 81
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