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Louis François, duc de Boufflers

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Marshal of France (1644-1711)

FranceLived 1644 to 1711 · aged 67
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Louis François de Boufflers, Duke of Boufflers, known in his lifetime as Chevalier Boufflers, was a prominent French soldier during the reign of Louis XIV of France. He was famed for his excellent defensive leadership during the sieges of Namur and Lille, next to his conduct during the Battle of Malplaquet.

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Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis
Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Marshal of France
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece

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Louis François de Boufflers, Duke of Boufflers, known in his lifetime as Chevalier Boufflers, was a prominent French soldier during the reign of Louis XIV of France. He was famed for his excellent defensive leadership during the sieges of Namur and Lille, next to his conduct during the Battle of Malplaquet. He received many honours for his military service, including being created count of Cagny and duke of Boufflers and being named a marshal of France.

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Lived 1644 to 1711 · aged 67
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