Pontus De La Gardie
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Caunes-Minervois |
| France | |
| Date of died | November 5,1585 |
| Died | Narva River |
| Place of burial | St Mary's Cathedral, Tallinn, Estonia |
| Children | Jacob De la Gardie |
| Grandchildren | Christina, Queen of Sweden |
| Great grandchildren | Magnus Stenbock |
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| ID | 923438 |
Pontus De La Gardie Life story
Baron Pontus De la Gardie was a French nobleman and general in the service of Denmark and Sweden. He was born Ponce d'Escouperie in Caunes-Minervois, Languedoc, a son of Jacques Escoperier and X Armengaud. As a youngster, he wanted to become a priest and was educated in a monastery.
