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Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus

1672 – 1759

Marshal of France

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About Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus

Lived 1672 – 1759 (aged 86–87). Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus was a military leader.

Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis (c. 1672 - 1759) was a French military leader.

Born in Auvergne, he was the third son of the Henry de Tubières - Grimoard and Claude Fabert, daughter of Abraham II de Fabert, a Marshal of the Kingdom of France.

He was Lieutenant General of the Spanish Army in 1707, military governor at Extremadura, military governor at Zaragoza in 1718, military Governor of Galicia between 1722 and 1735, Captain General of Valencia, Captain General of the Royal Armies in 1734. He was promoted in 1716 to be a knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

In 1742, after serving for 35 years the interests of Spain, he received to the title of Duke of Caylus and of Grandee of Spain by King Philip V of Spain.

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Important facts

Born

1672, Montauban

Birth century

17th century

Died

19 July 1759

Occupation

Military leader

Positions held

Captain General of Aragon, General captain of Valencia, Captain General of Galicia

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece

Also known as

Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus?

Marshal of France

When was Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus born?

Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus was born in 1672 in Montauban.

When did Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus die?

Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus died on 19 July 1759.

What was Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus's occupation?

Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus was a military leader.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus

· Wikidata: Q5128674

· DBpedia: Claude Abraham de Tubières de Grimoard de Pestel de Lévis, duc de Caylus

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