Pomponne de Refuge

Pomponne de Refuge
Pomponne de Refuge
Born	27 October 1651; Paris
Died	26 September 1712 (aged 60); Metz
Allegiance	Kingdom of France;
Branch	Infantry
Service years	1667 – 1712
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands	Fortress of Charlemont; Franche-Comté; Three Bishoprics; Metz
Conflicts	War of Devolution Siege of Charleroi (1667); Siege of Tournai (1667); Siege of Douai (1667); Siege of Lille (1667); ; Franco-Dutch War Siege of Maastricht (1673); Battle of Seneffe; Siege of Philippsburg (1676); Siege of Maastricht (1676); ; Nine Years' War; War of the Spanish Succession Siege of Hombourg; Grovestins' Cavalry Raid; ;
Awards	Chevalier de Saint-Louis

Pomponne de Refuge, full name: Alexandre Pomponne Eustache de Refuge, Marquis de Refuge, also referred to as the Marquis de Refuge, (Paris, 27 October 1651 – Metz, 26 September 1712) was a French official and military officer who played an important role in the France of king Louis XIV in the War of Devolution, the Franco-Dutch War, the Nine Years' War and the War of the Spanish Succession. He founded a military academy when he was governor of the Fortress of Charlemont. He ended his career as commander of the fortress of Metz and the surrounding area.