Jean François de Bette, 3rd Marquess of Lede facts for kids
Jean François de Bette, 3rd Marquess of Lede (born December 6, 1672 – died January 11, 1725 in Madrid) was a brave Belgian military leader. He served the Spanish king for many years. He was also the lord of a place called Lede in Flanders.
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A Life of Service: Jean François de Bette
Jean François de Bette was born in Brussels. His father was Ambroise de Bette, the 2nd Marquess of Lede. His grandfather was Guillaume de Bette, the 1st Marquess. Jean François spent most of his life working for the Spanish Crown. He was a top commander in areas like Aragon and Majorca. In 1703, he became a Knight of the Golden Fleece. This was a very important award.
Fighting for Spain: The War of the Quadruple Alliance
Jean François de Bette is most famous for his role in the War of the Quadruple Alliance. This war happened between 1718 and 1719. Spain wanted to get back control of Sardinia, Sicily, and Naples. These lands had been Spanish for a long time. But after the Treaty of Utrecht and Rastatt, they were lost.
The Quadruple Alliance was formed against Spain's wishes. It included Austria, Great Britain, France, and Savoy. Jean François de Bette led the Spanish troops. They tried to take back Sardinia and Sicily from the Austrians.
Key Victories in the War
Jean François de Bette led his troops to important victories. He won the Battle of Milazzo (1718) in 1718. He also won the Battle of Francavilla in 1719. During this time, he was also the Viceroy of Sicily. This meant he was the king's representative on the island.
Later Achievements and Legacy
From 1720 to 1721, Jean François de Bette led another successful mission. He helped to end the Siege of Ceuta. This city was being attacked by Sultan Moulay Ismail. For his great service, King Philip V of Spain gave him a special title. In 1721, he became a Grandee of Spain. This was a very high honor.
In 1724, he became the president of the Spanish War Council. This was a very important job. He died in Madrid in 1725. His only son, Emannuel de Bette, became the 4th Marquess of Lede. However, he did not have any children. So, the title of Marquess of Lede ended with him.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Francisco de Bette para niños
