Géraud Duroc
French general, diplomat and politician (1772-1813) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 40
Géraud Christophe Michel Duroc, Duke of Frioul, was a French general and diplomat who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was noted for his friendship with Napoleon Bonaparte, who appointed him as the first Grand marshal of the palace, the head of the Emperor's military household.
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Napoleon before Madrid, 3 December 1808, by Carle Vernet (1810). To the emperor's right, Duroc indicates to the Spanish authorities the time at which Madrid must surrender, after the Battle of Somosierra
Napoleon weeps for Duroc, wounded. Engraving by Horace Vernet.
Monument to General Duroc near the place of his death in battle, in Markersdorf, GermanyAwards
About this person
He is sometimes referred to as ‘Napoleon's shadow’.
Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1772 to 1813 · aged 40
