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<p> French general, born at Paris, great-grandson of Henry IV.; served in the wars of Louis XIV., and gained several victories; was defeated by [[Marlborough]] and Prince Eugene at [[Oudenarde]] in 1708, but by his victory at Villaviciosa contributed to the restoration of [[Philip]] V. to the Spanish throne in 1711; was a man of gross sensuality, and has been pilloried by | <p> French general, born at Paris, great-grandson of Henry IV.; served in the wars of Louis XIV., and gained several victories; was defeated by [[Marlborough]] and Prince Eugene at [[Oudenarde]] in 1708, but by his victory at Villaviciosa contributed to the restoration of [[Philip]] V. to the Spanish throne in 1711; was a man of gross sensuality, and has been pilloried by Saint Simon for the execration of all mankind (1654-1712). </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:07, 15 October 2021
Louise Joseph Vendôme Duc De [1]
French general, born at Paris, great-grandson of Henry IV.; served in the wars of Louis XIV., and gained several victories; was defeated by Marlborough and Prince Eugene at Oudenarde in 1708, but by his victory at Villaviciosa contributed to the restoration of Philip V. to the Spanish throne in 1711; was a man of gross sensuality, and has been pilloried by Saint Simon for the execration of all mankind (1654-1712).
