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'Ferdinand, count of Marsin' (February 10, 1656 - September 9, 1706) was a French general and diplomat, who was Marshal of France.
He was born in Liége.
Marsin served in Flanders, and was wounded at the Battle of Fleurus (1690). He took part to the Battle of Neerwinden and the siege of Charleroi. His father was .
In 1701-1702 he was French embassador in Spain.
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.
In 1704 he was defeated at the Battle of Blenheim, together with Tallard, and was mortally wounded at the Battle of Turin. Imprisoned in the same city, he died a few days later.
He was a good officer, but a mediocre general.
Biography of Ferdinand comte de Marchin
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Biography
He was born in Liége.
Marsin served in Flanders, and was wounded at the Battle of Fleurus (1690). He took part to the Battle of Neerwinden and the siege of Charleroi. His father was .
In 1701-1702 he was French embassador in Spain.
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.
In 1704 he was defeated at the Battle of Blenheim, together with Tallard, and was mortally wounded at the Battle of Turin. Imprisoned in the same city, he died a few days later.
He was a good officer, but a mediocre general.
Sources
Biography of Ferdinand comte de Marchin
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