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origin. Members of the family held significant military positions in the

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Notable members

Jean Armand de L'Estocq Count Jean Armand de L'Estocq (German: ''Johann Hermann Lestocq'', Russian: ''Иван Иванович Лесток''; 29 April 1692, in Lüneburg – 12 June 1767, in Saint Petersburg) was a French adventurer who wielded immense influence on the ...

(1692–1767), French adventurer *

Anton Wilhelm von L'Estocq Anton Wilhelm von L'Estocq (16 August 1738 – 5 January 1815) was a Prussian cavalry general best known for his command of the Prussian troops at the Battle of Eylau. Biography L'Estocq was born in Celle, Electorate of Hanover, the son of a ...

(1738–1815), Prussian general * Johann Ludwig von L'Estocq, brother of Jean {{Surname French-language surnames