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Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet

1585 – 1636

Marshal of France

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Lived 1585 – 1636 (aged 51). Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet was a French military personnel, marshal, governor and soldier.

Bust of Toiras at Galerie des Batailles, Palace of Versailles.

Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet, Marquis de Toiras (1585–1636), often just called Toiras, was a Marshal of France of the 17th century.

Toiras fought against Soubise in the Capture of Ré island in 1625. After his victory, he received the title of count, and became Governor of Île de Ré.

Toiras famously sustained the 3-month Siege of Saint-Martin-de-Ré in Île de Ré by the Duke of Buckingham in 1627. After three months of combat, Toiras managed to repel the Duke of Buckingham, who was forced to withdraw in defeat.

He received the highest military distinction of Marshal of France in 1630.

Toiras died from a shotgun wound while attacking the fortress of Fontaneto d'Agogna near Milan in 1636, during the Thirty Years' War.

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Marshal of France

When was Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet born?

Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet was born on 1 March 1585 in Saint-Jean-du-Gard.

When did Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet die?

Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet died on 14 June 1636 in Fontaneto d'Agogna.

What was Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet's occupation?

Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet was a military personnel, marshal, governor and soldier.

What nationality was Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet?

Jean Caylar d'Anduze de Saint-Bonnet was French.

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· Wikidata: Q1366335

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