Ferdinand de Marsin facts for kids
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Ferdinand, comte de Marsin (born February 10, 1656 – died September 9, 1706) was an important French general and diplomat. He was also known as a Marshal of France, which was a very high military rank.
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Who Was Ferdinand de Marsin?
Ferdinand de Marsin was born in a city called Liège. His father was John Gaspar Ferdinand de Marchin, Comte de Granville. His mother was Marie de Balzac d'Entragues.
Marsin's Early Military Career
Marsin started his military career serving in a region called Flanders. He was injured during a battle known as the Battle of Fleurus (1690) in 1690. Later, he also took part in the Battle of Neerwinden and helped with the siege of Charleroi. A siege is when an army surrounds a city to try and take control of it.
Serving as a Diplomat
From 1701 to 1702, Ferdinand de Marsin worked as a diplomat. He was the French ambassador in Spain. An ambassador represents their country in another country.
Later Battles and His Death
Marsin played a role in the War of the Spanish Succession. He was present at the Battle of Luzzara. In 1703, he became a marshal after the battle of Speyerbach.
However, in 1704, he faced a big defeat at the Battle of Blenheim, fighting alongside another general named Tallard. Sadly, he was badly wounded during the Battle of Turin. He was taken prisoner in Turin and passed away a few days later from his injuries.
See also
In Spanish: Ferdinand de Marsin para niños
