Louis-François de Boufflers
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Louis François de Boufflers, Duke of Boufflers (10 January 1644 – 22 August 1711) was a prominent French soldier in the age of Louis XIV of France. He was created count of Cagny (modern Crillon) and duke of Boufflers and named marshal of France. He was famed for his excellent defensive leadership during the sieges of Namur and Lille, next to his conduct during the Battle of Malplaquet.
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Louis-François de Boufflers | |
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Duke of Boufflers | |
Governor of Flanders and Hainaut | |
Tenure | 31 August 1694 – 1711 |
Predecessor | Post created |
Successor | Joseph Marie de Boufflers |
Monarch | Louis XIV |
Born | (1644-01-10)10 January 1644 Crillon, Kingdom of France |
Died | 22 August 1711(1711-08-22) (aged 67) Fontainebleau, Kingdom of France |
Spouse | Catherine Charlotte de Gramont |
Issue | Joseph Marie, Duke of Boufflers |
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