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Antoine De Brichanteau
Antoine de Brichanteau, Marquis de Beauvais-Nangis ( –) was a French noble, military commander, and royal favourite during the French Wars of Religion and early-17th century. Born into a noble Briard family, Beauvais-Nangis began his military career at a young age, serving during the third French War of Religion at Battle of Jarnac, Jarnac and Battle of Moncontour, Moncontour, among other engagements. At the former, his valour was recognised by the brother of the king, Henri III of France, Anjou, who took him into his household. He fought at the famous Siege of La Rochelle (1572-1573), Siege of La Rochelle in 1573 and joined Anjou in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Commonwealth when he was elected as king. Upon Anjou's return to France as King Henri III, Beauvais-Nangis was elevated as commander of the Picard regiments during the fifth War of Religion. In November of that year, he was granted the prestigious role of ''Maître de camp'' of the French Guard. In the sixth ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolas De Brichanteau
Nicolas or Nicolás may refer to: People Given name * Nicolas (given name) Mononym * Nicolas (footballer, born 1999), Brazilian footballer * Nicolas (footballer, born 2000), Brazilian footballer Surname Nicolas * Dafydd Nicolas (c.1705–1774), Welsh poet * Jean Nicolas (1913–1978), French international football player * Nicholas Harris Nicolas (1799–1848), English antiquary * Paul Nicolas (1899–1959), French international football player * Robert Nicolas (1595–1667), English politician Nicolás * Adolfo Nicolás (1936–2020), Superior General of the Society of Jesus * Eduardo Nicolás (born 1972), Spanish former professional tennis player Other uses * Nicolas (wine retailer), a French chain of wine retailers * ''Le Petit Nicolas'', a series of children's books by René Goscinny See also * San Nicolás (other) * Nicholas (other) * Nicola (other) * Nikola, a given name {{Interwiki extra, qid=Q7029481 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
