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Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau

1751 – 1825

French politician

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Lived 1751 – 1825 (aged 73). Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau was a French politician, military engineer and official.

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Louis Marie Antoine Destouff de Milet de Mureau baron (26 June 1756, Toulon – 6 May 1825, Paris) was a French politician. A former cadet from the École royale du génie de Mézières, he served as French Minister of Defence from 21 February to 2 July 1799 under the French Directory. His daughter Iphigénie became a flower painter.

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Important facts

Born

26 June 1751, Toulon

Birth century

18th century

Died

5 May 1825, Paris

Occupation

Politician, military engineer, official

Nationality

France

Education

École royale du génie de Mézières

Positions held

Deputy to the Estates-General of 1789, Minister of War, Prefect of Corrèze

Awards

Commander of the Legion of Honour; Chevalier de l'Empire; Baron of the First French Empire; Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis

Also known as

Louis Marie Antoine Destouff de Milet de Mureau, Louis Milet-Mureau

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau?

French politician

When was Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau born?

Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau was born on 26 June 1751 in Toulon.

When did Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau die?

Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau died on 5 May 1825 in Paris.

What was Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau's occupation?

Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau was a politician, military engineer and official.

What nationality was Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau?

Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau

· Wikidata: Q892311

· DBpedia: Louis Marie de Milet de Mureau

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