SAINT ARNAUD, JACQUES LEROY DE

SAINT ARNAUD, JACQUES LEROY DE
   a noted French marshal, born at Bordeaux; was already a distinguished soldier when he entered actively into the plans of Louis Napoleon to overthrow the Republic; assisted at the coup d'état, and was created a marshal in reward; commanded the French forces at the outbreak of the Crimean War, and took part in the battle of the Alma, but died a few days later (1796-1854).

The Nuttall Encyclopaedia. . 1907.

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