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Honorat II of Savoy

French Navy admiral · Historical Figures · Died 1580

Honorat de Savoie, marquis of Villars was a marshal of France and admiral of France. Born into a cadet branch of the House of Savoy, he fought for first Francis I, and then Henri II during the Italian Wars. This included fighting at Hesdin and the battle of Saint-Quentin.

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Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Marshal of France
Admiral of France

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During this period he also conducted diplomacy for the French court, and was involved in the negotiations that brought an end to the Italian Wars. Subsequently, he received the office of lieutenant-general of Languedoc, in which he suppressed Huguenots for several years before resigning the commission in 1562.

Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 1580