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Louis-François, duke de Boufflers: Quick Facts

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Born January 10, 1644 • France
Died August 22, 1711 (aged 67) • Fontainebleau • France
Role In Battle of Malplaquet • War of the Grand Alliance • War of the Spanish Succession

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