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Léopold Davout d'Auerstaedt

French general (1829–1904)

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Léopold Davout d'Auerstaedt, 3rd Duc d'Auerstaedt was a French General of the Second Empire and restored to the extinct title as 3rd Duc d'Auerstaedt, a title originally held by his uncle Louis Nicolas Davout. The title was resurrected by an Imperial edict of Napoleon III in 1864. He was the son of Charles Isidor Davout (1774-1854) and wife Claire de Chevery (1804-1895).

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Born
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Place of birth
Escolives-Sainte-Camille wd
Died
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Place of death
Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
military officer, military personnel wd

Positions held wd

  • Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour (5 December 1895 – 23 September 1901)
  • president (1887–1894)
  • military governor of Lyon

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
  • Médaille militaire

Questions

When was Léopold Davout d'Auerstaedt born?
Léopold Davout d'Auerstaedt was born on 9 August 1829 in Escolives-Sainte-Camille.
What positions has Léopold Davout d'Auerstaedt held?
Positions held by Léopold Davout d'Auerstaedt include: Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour (1895–1901); president (1887–1894); military governor of Lyon.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Léopold Davout d'Auerstaedt · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3271789 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Général Léopold Davout (1829-1904).jpg by Pierre Petit Photographe Paris (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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