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Jean Maximilien Lamarque

French commander of the Napoleonic Wars and politician (1770-1832) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 61

Divisional-General Jean Maximilien Lamarque was a French army officer and politician who served in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

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Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis
List of Names Inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe

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Lamarque served with distinction in many of Napoleon's campaigns, and was known for retaking Capri from the British in 1808 and defeating French Royalists in the Vendée in 1815. The latter campaign received great praise from Napoleon, who said Lamarque had "performed wonders, and even surpassed my hopes".

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1770 to 1832 · aged 61