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Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort

1695 – 1765

French politician

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About Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort

Lived 1695 – 1765 (aged 69–70). Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort was a diplomat.

Philippe de Montboissier-Beaufort-Canillac, 7e. Marquis de Canillac Noël-Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort, marquis de Canillac (16 February 1695 – 31 September 1765), was an 18th-century French soldier, diplomat and peer of France.

The son of Jean-Gaspard de Montboissier, baron de Dienne (who died 1714) by his wife Marie-Claire (died 1730), daughter of Jean d'Estaing, marquis de Saillant, he was commissioned as a cavalry officer in the French Army.

He was promoted Brigadier-General in 1719, Maréchal de camp in 1734 and Lieutenant-General in 1738. The Marquis also served as Ambassador to Rome, before being posted to London.

The marquis married, in 1711, Marie-Anne-Geneviève de Maillé de La Tour-Landry (died 1742), daughter of Louis-Joseph de Maillé-Brézé, baron de Coulonces, by his wife Louise Mallier du Houssay. They had two sons and two daughters.

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Important facts

Born

16 February 1695

Birth century

17th century

Died

1765-09-31

Occupation

Diplomat

Positions held

Ambassador

Also known as

Philippe Claude de Montboissier-Beaufort-Canillac, Marquis de Montboissier

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort?

French politician (1695-1765)

When was Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort born?

Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort was born on 16 February 1695.

When did Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort die?

Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort died in 1765-09-31.

What was Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort's occupation?

Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort was a diplomat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort

· Wikidata: Q19288274

· DBpedia: Philippe-Claude de Montboissier de Beaufort

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