Étienne François de Choiseul, Duke of Choiseul
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| Étienne François de Choiseul | ||
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| Duke of Choiseul | ||
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| Étienne François de Choiseul by Charles van Loo. | ||
| Born | 28 June 1719 Nancy, France | |
| Died | 8 May 1785) (aged 65) Hôtel Delaunay, Paris, France | |
| Spouse | Louise Honorine Crozat (m December 22, 1750) | |
| Issue | Claude Antoine Gabriel, Duke of Choiseul (adopted) | |
| Full name | ||
| Étienne François de Choiseul | ||
| Father | François Joseph de Choiseul, Marquis of Stainville | |
| Mother | Françoise Louise de Bassompierre | |
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Étienne François de Choiseul, Duke of Choiseul (28 June 1719 – 8 May 1785) was a French military officer, diplomat and statesman. From 1758 to 1761 and from 1766 to 1770, he was Foreign Minister of France during the last years of the reign of King Louis XV and in the early years of his successor King Louis XVI.
Marriage[edit]
On December 22, 1750, he married Louise Honorine Crozat they had no issue.
Titles[edit]
- 28 June 1719 - August 25, 1758 The Count of Stainville.
- August 25, 1758 - 8 May 1785 The Duke of Choiseul, Peer of France.