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Louis Georges Érasme de Contades (1704–1795) was the 6th Marquis de Contades and Seigneur de Montgeoffroi. He was a Marshal of France and a major battlefield commander during the Seven Years’ War. He notably commanded the French forces at the 1759 Battle of Minden.He was born in Gizeux Anjou the son of Gaspard de Contades (b.1666) and his wife Jeanne-Marie Crespin de La Chabosselaye. On 1734 he was created a Brigadier; in 1740 Maréchal de camp; and in 1745 Lieutenant Général.
