General Charles-Antoine-Louis-Alexis Morand


Morand

Born: June 4, 1771

Place of Birth: Pontarlier, Doubs, France

Legion of Honor: Grand Cross

Imperial Nobility: Count

Died: September 2, 1835

Cause of Death: Unknown

Place of Death: Paris, France

Arc de Triomphe: East



While serving quite well under Marshal Davout, Morand eventually grew to dislike his commanding officer. Despite the personality clashes, both men continued to act as professionals and still performed admirably together until Morand was finally transferred to another unit after the Russian campaign.

Sources:

Gallaher, John G. The Iron Marshal: A Biography of Louis N. Davout. London: Greenhill Books, 2000.

Haythornthwaite, Philip J. Who Was Who in the Napoleonic Wars. London: Arms & Armour, 1998.

Six, Georges. Dictionnaire Biographique des Generaux & Amiraux Francais de la Revolution et de l'Empire (1792-1814). Paris: Gaston Saffroy, 2003.