When was Jean-de-Dieu Soult born?

Jean-de-Dieu Soult was born on 29 March 1769 in Saint-Amans-Soult.

What positions has Jean-de-Dieu Soult held?

Positions held by Jean-de-Dieu Soult include: head of government of France (1840–1847); head of government of France (1839–1840); head of government of France (1832–1834); Minister of War; Pair of France.

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Jean-de-Dieu Soult

Prime Minister of France (1832–1834, 1834–1839, 1840–1847) and French Marshal (born 1769–1851)

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Marshal General Jean-de-Dieu Soult, 1st Duke of Dalmatia was a French military commander and statesman. He was a Marshal of the Empire during the Napoleonic Wars, and served three times as President of the Council of Ministers of France. Soult is referred to as one of the outstanding military commanders of the modern era.

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Born: 29 March 1769 wd
Place of birth: Saint-Amans-Soult wd
Died: 26 November 1851 wd
Place of death: Saint-Amans-Soult wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, art collector, duke wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Spouse: Louise Berg wd

Positions held wd

head of government of France (29 October 1840 – 19 September 1847)
head of government of France (12 May 1839 – 1 March 1840)
head of government of France (11 October 1832 – 18 July 1834)
Minister of War
Pair of France
Peer of France
defence minister

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Marshal of the Empire
Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Louis
Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe
Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Royal Order of the Seraphim

Questions

When was Jean-de-Dieu Soult born?: Jean-de-Dieu Soult was born on 29 March 1769 in Saint-Amans-Soult.
What positions has Jean-de-Dieu Soult held?: Positions held by Jean-de-Dieu Soult include: head of government of France (1840–1847); head of government of France (1839–1840); head of government of France (1832–1834); Minister of War; Pair of France.

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