François de Bonne, Duke of Lesdiguières
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François de Bonne, duc de Lesdiguières (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa də bɔn dyk də lediɡjɛʁ], 1 April 1543 – 21 September 1626) was a French soldier of the French Wars of Religion and Constable of France, and one of only six Marshals to have been promoted Marshal General of France.
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François de Bonne | |
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Constable of France | |
In office 1622–1626 | |
Monarch | Louis XIII |
Preceded by | Charles d'Albert |
Succeeded by | Post abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | 1 April 1543 Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur, France |
Died | 21 September 1626 (aged 83) Valence, France |
Military service | |
Allegiance | France |
Branch/service | French Army |
Rank | Marshal General |
Battles/wars | French Wars of Religion |
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