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Charles Fouquet, duke de Belle-Isle: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Charles-Louis-Auguste Fouquet, duc de Belle-Isle, duc de Gisors
Born September 24, 1684 • Villefranche-sur-Mer • France
Died January 26, 1761 (aged 76) • Versailles • France
Role In War of the Austrian Succession
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