Jean François de Bette, 3rd Marquess of Lede

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Jean François de Bette, 3rd Marquess of Lede (6 December 1672 – Madrid, 11 January 1725) was a Belgian military commander in Spanish service. He was also lord of the Fiefdom of Lede in Flanders.

Biography

Born in

Knight of the Golden Fleece
.

He is best known for his part in the

Utrecht and Rastatt
.

He was also Viceroy of Sicily during this short occupation of the island.

In 1720–1721, he led a successful expedition to lift the

Grandee of Spain by King Philip V of Spain in 1721. He was also president of the Spanish War Council, 1724. He died at Madrid
in 1725.

His only son Emannuel de Bette, 4th Marquess of Lede was the last Marquess of Lede, he died without issue.

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