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Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro

1672 – 1750

Marshal of France

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About Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro

Lived 1672 – 1750 (aged 78). Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro was a French diplomat.

Louis-Henri de Brancas-Forcalquier, (Pernes-les-Fontaines, 19 January 1672 – 9 August 1750) was a Marshal of France and Ambassador to Spain.

Biography He was the second marquis of Céreste, but was better known as Le Marquis de Brancas. He was also (nominal) prince souverain of the island of Nisyros. This principality had been created for Bufille Brancaccio, count of Agnano, Sicily, by Pope Boniface IX. His brother was Archbishop Jean-Baptiste de Brancas.

He served King Louis XV on land and sea and was made a Marshal of France in 1740.

Louis-Henri de Brancas-Forcalquier was also 3 times French ambassador in Spain (1705, 1713, 1728), Grandee of Spain and a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. He was appointed governor of Nantes and commander of Brittany on 27 March 1738.

He married on 24 January 1696 Elizabeth Charlotte de Brancas-Villars. They have 11 children, of whom 6 reached adulthood.

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Important facts

Born

19 January 1672, Pernes-les-Fontaines

Birth century

17th century

Died

9 August 1750

Occupation

Diplomat

Nationality

France

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit; Knight of the Order of Saint Michael; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece; Marshal of France

Also known as

Louis-Henri de Brancas-Forcalquier

People in Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Jean-Baptiste de Brancas

1693 – 1770

Catholic priest

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro's

François Gigot de la Peyronie

1678 – 1747

Surgeon

Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro?

Marshal of France (1672-1750)

When was Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro born?

Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro was born on 19 January 1672 in Pernes-les-Fontaines.

When did Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro die?

Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro died on 9 August 1750.

What was Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro's occupation?

Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro was a diplomat.

What nationality was Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro?

Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro

· Wikidata: Q3263400

· DBpedia: Louis, Marquis of Brancas and Prince of Nisaro

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