Jean Lannes, 1st Duke of Montebello, Prince of Siewierz (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ lan]; 10 April 1769 – 31 May 1809), was a French military commander and a Marshal of the Empire who served during both the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Jean Lannes, duc de Montebello (born April 10/11, 1769, Lectoure, France—died May 31, 1809, Vienna, Austrian Empire) was a French general who, despite his humble origins, rose to the rank of marshal of the First Empire. Napoleon said of him, “I found him a pygmy and left him a giant.”

Biography of Marshal Jean Lannes (1769-1809): Close friend to Napoleon and the first of Napoleon's marshals to die of wounds received in battle.

Jul 29, 2024 · One of Napoleon’s closest personal friends, Marshal Jean Lannes, played a key role in some of Napoleon’s most famous victories.

A short biography (with portrait) of Jean Lannes (1769-1809), Duke of Montebello, Marshal of the First French Empire.

A mere volunteer who became a soldier of extraordinary bravery and sang-froid, literally covered in scars, Lannes was a key figure in Napoleon’s military success. Very much down-to-earth (in Italy when offered the Pope’s hand to kiss, he firmly shook it).

Lannes was the first man across the bridge, followed closely by Napoleon. Mounted on his magnificent charger, Lannes galloped up to the Austrians and snatched a standard; as he was about to seize another, his horse sank under him. In a moment the swords of a half-dozen Austrian cuirassiers clashed about him.

Jean Lannes (zhäN län), 1769–1809, marshal of France. He fought under Napoleon Bonaparte (later Napoleon I) in the Italian and Egyptian campaigns, supported his coup of 18 Brumaire, and distinguished himself at Montebello, Austerlitz, Jena, Friedland, and Zaragoza.

Marshal Jean Lannes (1769-1809) was one of Napoleon's most able generals, and probably his closest friend amongst his marshals. His death at Aspern-Essling meant that Napoleon had to fight his later campaigns without one of his most capable subordinates.

Jean Lannes. Americana; 1769-1797; 1798-1799; 1800-1804; 1805-1807; 1808-1809; 1810-1816; Russia; Spain; France “The Marshal died this morning of wounds received on the field of honour. My sorrow is as deep as yours. I lose the most distinguished general in my armies, my comrade in arms during sixteen years,