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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …