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Gaspard de Coligny


 

Gaspard de Coligny (February 16, 1519August 24, 1572), Seigneur (Lord) de Châtillon, Admiral of France and Protestant leader, came of a noble family of Burgundy. His family traced their descent from the 11th century, and in the reign of Louis XI, were in the service of the King of France.

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Several places were named after him:

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