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Encyclopedia > Ferdinand de Marsin

MARSIN (Ferdinand, count of), (Liége, February 10, 1656 - Turin, September 9, 1706), Marshal of France. Liege means: In Western feudalism, a liege is a party in the vassalic oath of allegiance to someone: both the vassal and, more usually, his liege lord. ... February 10 is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... // Events Mehmed Köprülü becomes Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. ... Turin (Italian: ; Piedmontese: Turin) is a major industrial city in north-western Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the west bank of the Po River. ... September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years). ... Events March 27 - Concluding that Emperor Iyasus I of Ethiopia had abdicated by retiring to a monastery, a council of high officials appoint Tekle Haymanot I Emperor of Ethiopia May 23 - Battle of Ramillies September 7 - The Battle of Turin in the War of Spanish Succession - forces of Austria and... The Marshal of France (maréchal de France) was one of the Great Officers of the Crown of France. ...


Served in Flanders, wounded at the Battle of Fleurus (1690), present at the Battle of Neerwinden and the siege of Charleroi. Flanders (Dutch: Vlaanderen) has several main meanings: the social, political and cultural community of the Flemings, through its social and political organizations, its media, universities, ... ; some prefer to call this the Flemish community, other refers to this as the Flemish nation; a constituent governing institution of the federal Belgian... Combatants France England United Provinces Spain Holy Roman Empire Commanders Duc de Luxembourg Prince of Waldeck Strength 35,000 38,000 Casualties 3,000 dead 3,000 wounded 6,000 dead 5,000 wounded 8,000 captured The Battle of Fleurus took place on July 1, 1690. ... Battle of Neerwinden can refer to two battles: The Battle of Neerwinden between the French and the British, Austrians and Germans in 1693; also called the Battle of Landen. ... Charleroi (Walloon: TchÃ¥lerwè) is the first city and municipality of Wallonia in population. ...


French embassador in Spain (1701 - 1702). Events January 18 - Frederick I becomes King of Prussia. ... Events March 8 - William III died; Princess Anne Stuart becomes Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland. ...


In the War of the Spanish Succession, he was present at the Battle of Luzzara. He became marshal in 1703, after the conquest of Speyer. Charles II was the last Habsburg King of Spain. ... Combatants Austria France Commanders Eugene of Savoy Duc de Vendôme Strength 25,000 30,000 Casualties 2,500 4,000 {{{notes}}} Battle of Luzzara was battle of the War of the Spanish Succession. ... Events February 2 - Earthquake in Aquila, Italy February 4 - In Japan, the 47 samurai commit seppuku (ritual suicide) February 14 - Earthquake in Norcia, Italy April 21 - Company of Quenching of Fire (ie. ... Speyer (English formerly Spires) is a city in Germany (Rhineland-Palatinate) with approx. ...


In 1704 he was defeated at the Battle of Blenheim , together with Tallard, and was mortally wounded at the Battle of Turin. He died in captivity . Events Building of the Students Monument in Aiud, Romania. ... Combatants England,[1] Austria, Dutch Republic France, Bavaria Commanders Duke of Marlborough, Eugene of Savoy Duc de Tallard, Maximilian II Emanuel, Ferdinand de Marsin Strength 52,000, 60 guns[2] 56,000, 90 guns Casualties 4,542 killed, 7,942 wounded 20,000 killed, drowned, or wounded, 14,190 captured... Camille dHostun de la Baume, Duc de Tallard (1652-1728) was a French military commander. ... The Battle of Turin took place on 7 September 1706 west of the city of Turin during the War of the Spanish Succession. ...


He was a good officer, but a mediocre general.


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War of the Spanish Succession - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (3842 words)
The war proceeded for over a decade, and was marked by the military leadership of notable generals such as the Duc de Villars and the Duke of Berwick for France, the Duke of Marlborough for England, and Prince Eugene of Savoy for the Austrians.
As Joseph Ferdinand was neither a Bourbon nor a Habsburg, the likelihood of Spain merging with either France or Austria remained low.
By the end of the year, however, Madrid was recovered by an army led by King Philip V and the Duke of Berwick (the illegitimate son of James II of England, serving in the French army).
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The fleet was entrusted to Admiral de Brézé, a bold and skilful seaman (1646).
A lit de justice was held on January 12, 1648, at which edicts were registered revoking the tariff* and the taxe des aisés, imposing new imposts, creating new offices, and especially twelve posts of maîtres des requêtes.
Marsin, who was at the head of the army of Catalonia, and devoted to Condé, was arrested at Perpignan.
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