Louis de Bourbon was a member of the cadet branch of the then reigning House of Bourbon. He is known for leading French forces in Germany during the Seven Years' War where he took command in 1758 following the failed French Invasion of Hanover. He was unable to break through Ferdinand of Brunswick's Anglo-German army and capture Hanover. He was Count of Clermont from birth.

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Occupation: military personnel, cleric, military commander, military officer
Position held: seat 34 of the Académie française, Q114010953, Q134409789, Q107630199
Citizenship: France
Born: June 15, 1709

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Louis de Bourbon, Count of Clermont

French noble (1709-1771)

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About Louis de Bourbon, Count of Clermont

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Occupation: military personnel, cleric, military commander, military officer
Position held: seat 34 of the Académie française, Q114010953, Q134409789, Q107630199
Citizenship: France
Born: June 15, 1709

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Died

June 16, 1771

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