When was Étienne Maurice Gérard born?

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

What positions has Étienne Maurice Gérard held?

Positions held by Étienne Maurice Gérard include: Second Empire senator (1852–1852); head of government of France (1834–1834); member of the Chamber of Peers (1833–1848); member of the National Assembly (1831–1833); member of the National Assembly (1830–1831).

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Étienne Maurice Gérard

Marshal of France (1773-1852)

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Étienne Maurice Gérard, 1st Comte Gérard was a French general and statesman. He served under a succession of French governments including the ancien regime monarchy, the Revolutionary governments, the Restorations, the July Monarchy, the First and Second Republics, and the First Empire, becoming prime minister briefly in 1834. Gérard established a reputation as a natural soldier with a talent for organization matched with great courage. He was listed by Napoleon as one of his best commanders.

Quick facts

Born: 4 April 1773 wd
Place of birth: Damvillers wd
Died: 17 April 1852 wd
Place of death: Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: politician, military officer, marshal, military leader, member of parliament, minister wd
Spouse: Rosemonde de Timbrune de Valence wd

Positions held wd

Second Empire senator (26 January 1852 – 17 April 1852)
head of government of France (18 July 1834 – 10 November 1834)
member of the Chamber of Peers (11 February 1833 – 24 February 1848)
member of the National Assembly (5 July 1831 – 10 February 1833)
member of the National Assembly (23 June 1830 – 31 May 1831)
Member of the Chambre des députés des départements (17 November 1827 – 16 May 1830)
Member of the Chambre des députés des départements (9 May 1822 – 24 December 1823)
Member of the Chambre des députés des départements (28 January 1822 – 24 December 1823)
Peer of France (2 June 1815 – 22 June 1815)
general councillor of Oise
Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour
Minister of War

Awards wd

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

Questions

When was Étienne Maurice Gérard born?: Étienne Maurice Gérard was born on 4 April 1773 in Damvillers.
What positions has Étienne Maurice Gérard held?: Positions held by Étienne Maurice Gérard include: Second Empire senator (1852–1852); head of government of France (1834–1834); member of the Chamber of Peers (1833–1848); member of the National Assembly (1831–1833); member of the National Assembly (1830–1831).

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