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Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne

1893 – 1960

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Lived 1893 – 1960 (aged 66). Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne was a Belgian diplomat.

Eugène de Ligne, 11th Prince of Ligne (Eugène Frédéric Marie Lamoral, prince de Ligne; 10 August 1893 – 26 June 1960) was a Belgian ambassador and the eldest son of Ernest, 10th Prince of Ligne, and his wife, Diane de Cossé-Brissac. He also held the titles of Prince of Épinoy and Prince of Amblise and was a Knight of the Golden Fleece.

After the Second World War, he was named ambassador of Belgium to India (1947 to 1951), then to Spain (1951 to 1958).

Honours Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece 1931: commander in the Royal Order of the Lion

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Important facts

Born
10 August 1893, Breuilpont
Birth century
19th century
Died
26 June 1960, Belœil
Occupation
Diplomat
Nationality
Belgium
Positions held
Ambassador of Belgium to India, Ambassador of Belgium to Spain
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece; Righteous Among the Nations; Order of the Two Rivers; Medal of Freedom; Order of the Crown; Order of Leopold; Croix de Guerre; Order of Adolphe of Nassau; Order of Isabella the Catholic‎; Order of Charles III; Order of the Crown of Romania
Also known as
Prince Eugène de Ligne, Eugène de Ligne, Eugène Frédéric Marie Lamoral, prince de Ligne

Family & relationships

Parent
Ernest, 10th Prince of Ligne

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne?

Prince of Ligne (1893–1960)

When was Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne born?

Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne was born on 10 August 1893 in Breuilpont.

When did Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne die?

Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne died on 26 June 1960 in Belœil.

What was Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne's occupation?

Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne was a diplomat.

What nationality was Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne?

Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eugène, 11th Prince of Ligne

· Wikidata: Q558747

· DBpedia: Prince Eugène de Ligne

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