Bertrand Clauzel
Bertrand, Comte Clauzel (12 December 1772 – 21 April 1842) was a French soldier who served in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. He saw service in the Low Countries, Italy and Spain, where he would achieve short periods of independent command. He became a Marshal of France under the Orléan monarchy following the July Revolution.
Bertrand Clauzel | |
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| Born | 12 December 1772 Mirepoix, County of Foix, France |
| Died | 21 April 1842 (aged 69) Haute-Garonne, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Years of service | 1791–1837 |
| Rank | Marshal of France |
| Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic War French conquest of Algeria |
When asked on Saint Helena which of his generals was the most skilful, Napoleon named Clauzel along with Louis-Gabriel Suchet and Étienne Maurice Gérard.
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