Louis Davout
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Wars, Battles, Napoleonic Wars
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, 18th Century European History, French History
Article abstract: Military significance: Davout was the most loyal, able, and efficient of Napoleon Bonaparte’s marshals. Never defeated, he made possible many of Napoleon’s victories.
Louis Davout entered revolutionary service in 1789 as a lieutenant and rose to high rank because he impressed his superiors with his considerable abilities and efficiency. Politics, his outspokenness, and being captured twice delayed his promotion. He was not elevated to general of a division until 1800 and had never exercised independent command when he was unexpectedly...
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