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Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675)

Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675) Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, often called simply Turenne was the most illustrious member of the La Tour d'Auvergne family. He achieved military fame and became a Marshal of France. He was one of six marshals who have been made Marshal General of France.

The enemy came. He was beaten. I am tired. Goodnight.

        — after the battle of Dunen, 1658