Gaspard III de Coligny
Gaspard III de Coligny, Duc de Châtillon, (1584 to 1646) was a French Huguenot, who served under Louis XIII, and was appointed Marshal of France in 1622. He was described as "a mediocre general, but absolutely loyal".
Gaspard III de Coligny, Duc de Châtillon | |
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Studio of Jan Antonisz van Ravesteyn | |
| Nickname(s) | Maréchal de Châtillon |
| Born | 26 July 1584 Montpellier |
| Died | 4 January 1646 (aged 61) Châtillon |
| Allegiance | France |
| Rank | Marshal of France |
| Battles/wars | Franco-Spanish War (1635–1659) Les Avins; Leuven; Arras, 1640' La Marfée; |
| Awards | Peer of France |
| Relations | House of Coligny |
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