sentences:  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.