Nicolas_de_L'Hospital
Nicolas de L'Hôpital
French soldier (1581–1644)
Nicolas de L'Hôpital de Vitry (1581–28 September 1644) was a French noble, military leader, and friend of Louis XIII. Made Marshal of France in 1617, he was often called Maréchal de Vitry. His noble title was marquis (later duc) de Vitry; he was also seigneur de Nandy et de Coubert.