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Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion

1719 – 1762

French politician

Politician Military personnel
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Lived 1719 – 1762 (aged 42). Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion was a French politician and military personnel.

Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion (1719–1762) was a French politician and administrator. From 1735 to 1762 he was the Governor of Vannes in Brittany, a hereditary post he inherited from his father Anne de Lannion along with the title Count of Lannion. In 1756 following France's successful siege of the strategic British base of Minorca he was appointed Governor of Minorca a position he held until 1758 and then again between 1760 and 1762.

He was made a Knight of the Holy Spirit (2 February 1759) and promoted to lieutenant general of His Majesty's armies (17 December 1759). He died in 1762, and was succeeded in his title by Emmanuel Marie Louis de Noailles.

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Important facts

Born
26 October 1719
Birth century
18th century
Died
21 October 1762
Occupation
Politician, military personnel
Nationality
France

People in Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion?

French politician

When was Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion born?

Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion was born on 26 October 1719.

When did Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion die?

Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion died on 21 October 1762.

What was Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion's occupation?

Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion?

Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion

· Wikidata: Q3143589

· DBpedia: Hyacinthe Gaëtan de Lannion

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