Victor-Maurice, comte de Broglie

Victor-Maurice, comte de Broglie (12 March 1647–4 August 1727), was a French soldier and general.

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12 March - 1647 - 4 August - 1727 - French - Soldier - General

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The son of François-Marie, comte de Broglie, he served under Condé, Turenne, and other commanders of the age of Louis XIV in the Franco-Dutch War and other conflicts.

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François-Marie, comte de Broglie - Condé - Turenne - Louis XIV - Franco-Dutch War

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He was named maréchal de camp in 1676, lieutenant-general in 1688, and finally marshal of France in 1724, just three years before his death.

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Maréchal de camp - 1676 - Lieutenant-general - 1688 - Marshal of France - 1724

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He had three sons, one of which predeceased him. The second son, Charles-Guillaume, marquis de Broglie, was his heir, while the third son, François-Marie, a general and a marshal of France like his father, became the first duc de Broglie.

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Charles-Guillaume, marquis de Broglie - François-Marie - Duc de Broglie

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