Louis Joseph, Duke of Vendôme
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Louis Joseph de Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme, often simply called Vendôme (1 July 1654 – 11 June 1712) was a French general and Marshal of France. One of the great generals of his era, he was one of Louis XIV's most successful commanders in the War of the Grand Alliance and War of the Spanish Succession.
Louis Joseph | |
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Duke of Vendôme | |
Born | (1654-07-01)1 July 1654 Paris, France |
Died | 11 June 1712(1712-06-11) (aged 57) Vinaròs, Spain |
Burial | El Escorial, Spain |
Spouse | |
House | Bourbon-Vendôme |
Father | Louis, Duke of Vendôme |
Mother | Laura Mancini |
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Vendôme joined the French Army and was promoted Lieutenant General in 1688 after his distinguished combat record in the Franco-Dutch War. Further successes entitled him to his first army command in 1695, and soon after, he was rewarded with a promotion to Marshal of France.
Vendôme was one of the most aggressive and successful French army commanders during the wars of Louis XIV. His charisma, courage and skill won him the loyalty of his troops and the Spanish crown for the House of Bourbon.