Joseph de Margarit
French military personnel
About Joseph de Margarit
Lived 1602 – 1685 (aged 83). Joseph de Margarit was a French military personnel, governor and general field marshal.
Josep de Margarit i de Biure (1602, Castelló d'Empúries–1685, Perpignan) was a leader of the forces of the Generalitat in the Reapers' War.
He led the attack on Constantí, and took part in the Siege of Lleida and the Battle of Montmeló.
In 1641, Louis XIII made him Governor of Catalonia.
In later life, Louis XIV made him Lord of Thuir.
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Who was Joseph de Margarit?
French military personnel
When was Joseph de Margarit born?
Joseph de Margarit was born on 10 February 1602 in La Bisbal d'Empordà.
When did Joseph de Margarit die?
Joseph de Margarit died on 17 July 1685.
What was Joseph de Margarit's occupation?
Joseph de Margarit was a military personnel, governor and general field marshal.
What nationality was Joseph de Margarit?
Joseph de Margarit was French.
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