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Patrice de MacMahon

Third President of the French Republic (1808–1893)

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Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon, marquis de MacMahon, duc de Magenta, was a French general and politician who served as President of France from 1873 to 1879. He was elevated to the dignity of Marshal of France by Napoleon III.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Château de Sully wd
Died
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Place of death
Montcresson wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
military officer, politician, military personnel wd
Political party
Legitimism wd
Education
École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr, Lycée Saint-Louis wd
Spouse
Élisabeth de Mac Mahon wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the French Republic (24 May 1873 – 30 January 1879)
  • French co-prince of Andorra (24 May 1873 – 30 January 1879)
  • Governor of Algeria (1 September 1864 – 27 July 1870)
  • Second Empire senator

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (1855)
  • Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (1853)
  • Commander of the Legion of Honour (1849)
  • Officer of the Legion of Honour (1837)
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour (1831)
  • Médaille militaire (1857)
  • Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1875)
  • Marshal of France
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
  • Order of the Black Eagle
  • Order of St. Andrew
  • Grand Master of the Legion of Honour
  • Royal Order of the Seraphim (1861)
  • Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
  • Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky

Questions

When was Patrice de MacMahon born?
Patrice de MacMahon was born on 13 June 1808 in Château de Sully.
What positions has Patrice de MacMahon held?
Positions held by Patrice de MacMahon include: President of the French Republic (1873–1879); French co-prince of Andorra (1873–1879); Governor of Algeria (1864–1870); Second Empire senator.
Where did Patrice de MacMahon study?
Patrice de MacMahon was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr, Lycée Saint-Louis.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Patrice de MacMahon · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q158838 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Le maréchal de Mac Mahon, duc de Magenta – unframed.jpg by Mayer et Pierson (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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