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Étienne Maurice Gérard

1773 – 1852

Marshal of France

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About Étienne Maurice Gérard

Lived 1773 – 1852 (aged 79). Étienne Maurice Gérard was a French politician, military officer, marshal, military leader, member of parliament and minister.

Marriage and descendants

Gérard married Rosemonde de Valence in 1816 and the couple had three children. Their granddaughter was Rosemonde Gérard.

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Important facts

Born

4 April 1773, Damvillers

Birth century

18th century

Died

17 April 1852, Paris

Occupation

Politician, military officer, marshal, military leader, member of parliament, minister

Nationality

France

Positions held

Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour, Minister of War, Head of government of France, Second Empire senator

Awards

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis; Marshal of France; List of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Reunion; Commander of the Order of the Sword; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight of the Seraphim; Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold; Knight of the Military Order of Max Joseph

Also known as

Etienne-Maurice, Comte Gérard, Etienne Maurice Gerard, Etienne Maurice, Count Gerard, Étienne-Maurice Gérard

Comte Gerard, Marshal Gérard, Etienne Maurice Gérard, Marshal Gerard, Etienne-Maurice Gerard, Étienne Maurice

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Étienne Maurice Gérard's

Edward Waring

1736 – 1798

Mathematician

Joseph-Louis Lagrange

Antoine Laurent de Jussieu

1748 – 1836

Botanist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Étienne Maurice Gérard?

Marshal of France (1773-1852)

When was Étienne Maurice Gérard born?

Étienne Maurice Gérard was born on 4 April 1773 in Damvillers.

When did Étienne Maurice Gérard die?

Étienne Maurice Gérard died on 17 April 1852 in Paris.

What was Étienne Maurice Gérard's occupation?

Étienne Maurice Gérard was a politician, military officer, marshal, military leader, member of parliament and minister.

What nationality was Étienne Maurice Gérard?

Étienne Maurice Gérard was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Étienne Maurice Gérard

· Wikidata: Q289255

· DBpedia: Étienne Maurice Gérard

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