Jacques Leroy de Saint-Arnaud
Marshal of France and Minister of War (1798–1854) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Armand-Jacques Leroy de Saint-Arnaud (20 August 1798[1] – 29 September 1854) was a French soldier and Marshal of France. He served as French Minister of War until the Crimean War when he became Commander-in-chief of the army of the East.
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Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud | |
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Born | (1798-08-20)20 August 1798 Paris, France |
Died | 29 September 1854(1854-09-29) (aged 56) Black Sea |
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Allegiance | Bourbon Restoration July Monarchy French Second Republic Second French Empire |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1821–1854 |
Rank | Maréchal de France |
Battles/wars | Conquest of Algeria Crimean War |
Awards | Legion of Honour (Grand Croix) |
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