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Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla

1685 – 1754

French soldier

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About Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla

Lived 1685 – 1754 (aged 68–69). Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla was a French military personnel.

Nicholas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade, vicomte du Chayla, baron de Montauroux et Chambon, seigneur de Champs ( 1685 – 17 December 1754, Paris), was a French general. He was a lieutenant general of the king's armies and director general of the cavalry. In 1708 he was made a knight of the royal and military Order of Saint Louis. On 2 February 1746 he was made a knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit. He commanded the French force at the Battle of Melle.

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Important facts

Born
1685
Birth century
17th century
Died
17 December 1754, Paris
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
France
Awards
Order of the Holy Spirit; Order of Saint Michael

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla?

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When was Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla born?

Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla was born in 1685.

When did Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla die?

Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla died on 17 December 1754 in Paris.

What was Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla's occupation?

Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla was a military personnel.

What nationality was Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla?

Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nicolas Joseph Balthazar de Langlade du Chayla

· Wikidata: Q3339664

· DBpedia: Nicholas Joseph Balthazar de l'Anglade

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